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Gold prices projected to hit $6,000 by third quarter
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/04/2026
» Gold prices are expected to reach US$6,000 an ounce in the third quarter of this year, as bullion soared sharply after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Wednesday, even though short-term volatility is expected amid lingering uncertainties, traders say.
Pundits fret over oil prices as war widens
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/03/2026
» Analysts are expressing concerns about the new government's ability to manage skyrocketing oil prices, as Houthi rebel involvement signals a broadening and prolonged conflict in the Middle East.
Pundits upbeat on US tariff agreement
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/05/2025
» An international affairs academic and a leading economist are partially optimistic Thailand can reach an agreement with Washington over the latter's stiff reciprocal tariffs, though challenges remain as the levies have already affected the global trading system.
Central bank expected to cut rates twice more this year
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/05/2025
» Low inflation provides ample room for the Bank of Thailand to slash interest rates at least two more times this year to deal with the impacts of the trade war, with the next rate cut expected in the third quarter, according to analysts.
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).
The showdown over interest rates
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/01/2024
» Tensions are growing as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and the Finance Ministry continue their stand-off with the Bank of Thailand after the premier repeatedly suggested the central bank should cut interest rates as inflation has subsided.
Clarity on Fed hikes may drive gold up to $2,050 per ounce
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/09/2023
» The price of gold could rise as high as US$2,050 per ounce from $1,910 at present as soon as it becomes clear that the US Federal Reserve has finished its interest rate hike cycle, which is likely to happen next year, says the World Gold Council (WGC).
Investor confidence takes a nosedive
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/06/2023
» The investor confidence index retreated to bearish territory for the first time in eight months in May as political conflicts and an economic slowdown undermined sentiment, suppressing the positive impact of a tourism recovery, says the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco).
Analysts anticipate more rate hikes
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/06/2023
» The Bank of Thailand is likely to continue to raise interest rates this year to curb rising inflationary pressures, though such increases could hurt the stock market and the economy, say analysts.
SET upbeat after Fed hikes rates
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/03/2023
» The Thai stock market traded higher on Thursday, bucking overnight drops on Wall Street as most regional bourses were sanguine following Federal Reserve hints that further tightening is possible, while Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said there is no plan for "blanket" deposit insurance.