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Gold retreats as Fed rate hopes fade
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/04/2026
» Gold prices remain under downward pressure after United States President Donald Trump's statement on the ongoing military campaign in Iran, which dampened hopes of an interest rate cut. Analysts predict a key support range of US$4,400 an ounce and 66,900 baht for the domestic price.
Exploring a potential baht-gold price link
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/01/2026
» As global gold prices skyrocket, debates are ongoing in Thailand about the significant impact of gold trading flows on the volatility and appreciation of the baht.
Stock rollercoaster goes from slump to stimulus-driven surge
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/10/2025
» After losing 9% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2025, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index is moving into the final quarter with more bullish sentiment, topping 1,300 points in early October thanks to the new government's economic stimulus and an easing cycle for Thai interest rates.
Thai stocks unlikely to suffer from US shutdown
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/10/2025
» The US government shutdown is likely to have a minimal impact on the Thai stock market, which bounced back to surpass 1,300 points on Tuesday, unless the standoff in Washington is prolonged, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Gold price set to climb further after hitting new all-time high
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/09/2025
» The domestic gold price is expected to hit 60,000 baht per baht-weight early next year as bullion surpassed US$3,800 an ounce to set a fresh record high on Monday, while the baht slid to a two-week low of below 32.20 baht to the dollar, says the Gold Traders Association (GTA).
Conditions align for gold price spike
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/09/2025
» Domestic gold prices are on course to surpass the previous record high of 54,800 baht per baht-weight set on April 22, as global prices could hit US$3,600 per tonne later this year after bullion set a new record high on uncertainties surrounding Trump tariffs and US interest rate cuts.
Tariff unease hits all asset classes
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/04/2025
» The unveiling of US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs has sent shockwaves across all asset classes as threats posed by high tariff rates and trade tensions introduced greater uncertainty into the global economy, say pundits.
Domestic gold price could register uptick
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/02/2025
» Domestic gold prices are set to rise further after reaching a fresh record of 45,200 baht per baht-weight on Tuesday as uncertainties surrounding US President Donald Trump's trade policies drive global demand for safe-haven assets, especially gold, says the Gold Traders Association (GTA).
Thaivivat Holdings shares jump by more than 5% after Itochu move
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/01/2025
» Shares of Thaivivat Holdings (TVH) on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) jumped by more than 5% yesterday after the insurance firm announced Japanese trading house Itochu would buy roughly 20% of its subsidiary Thaivivat Insurance (TVI).
Baht poised to dip further if Trump wins
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/10/2024
» The baht will continue to depreciate amid ongoing outflows ahead of the US presidential election early next month to possibly trade below 34.50 baht to the dollar if the Republican candidate Donald Trump is victorious, says Kasikorn Research Centre (K-Research).