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Gold price tops $5,100 amid global chaos
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/01/2026
» Gold traders warn of a possible price correction after bullion surpassed US$5,100 an ounce for the first time on Monday amid rising geopolitical uncertainty and a weakening dollar, pressuring the baht to appreciate beyond 31 baht to the greenback.
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.
Association anticipates gold price hitting $3,000 in Q1
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/12/2024
» Gold prices could hit US$3,000 an ounce by the first quarter of next year as Donald Trump's return to the White House on Jan 20 will put the global economy on the verge of turmoil, stimulating demand for safe haven assets, notably bullion, says the Gold Traders Association (GTA).
Latest measures fail to inspire stock analysts
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/11/2024
» Stock market analysts gave a lukewarm welcome to measures endorsed by the government's economic stimulus board, as the Thai bourse yesterday retreated from gains made in the two previous sessions amid renewed concerns about the Russia-Ukraine conflict and uncertainties regarding US President-elect Donald Trump's economic policies.
Gold traders eye $2,500 this year amid frenzied buying
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/05/2024
» Local gold traders say global prices remain on course to reach US$2,500 per ounce in the second half of 2024, after slipping below $2,300 recently, although the market lowered expectations for US interest rate cuts to a maximum of two times this year, down from 3-4 earlier.
Stocks slip following policy statement by government
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/09/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index edged lower on Monday as the new government's policy statement to parliament failed to boost investment sentiment with analysts saying the policies would not be easy to implement and lack a specific timeframe.
Pheu Thai's digital wallet wins support
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/08/2023
» Stock market analysts are throwing their support behind the Pheu Thai Party's 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme, expecting the policy will stimulate domestic consumption and offer growth opportunities for related businesses.
Local stocks surge amid renewed political optimism
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/08/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) posted a significant gain yesterday, with investors seemingly convinced that the political impasse is coming to an end after the country's 30th prime minister was elected, with economic stimulus measures expected for the rest of this year.