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Thai indicators set for improvement in 2026
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/02/2026
» Analysts believe the Thai economy has passed its cyclical low, with a gradual U-shaped recovery likely in 2026, supported by improving global conditions, a rebound in tourism and faster government spending.
Merkle sees continued fervour for gold
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/02/2026
» Heightened geopolitical tensions are reshaping global capital flows, with gold remaining the preferred safe haven, while cryptocurrencies continue to trade like high-risk technology stocks rather than defensive assets, says digital asset fund manager Merkle Capital.
Crypto seen benefiting from tax exemption
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/07/2025
» Thailand's recent move to exempt capital gains tax on cryptocurrency for a five-year period could draw a massive pool of Thai capital estimated at more than US$60 billion currently held offshore back to the country, says Merkle Capital.
Thai investor confidence hit by political turbulence
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/07/2025
» Investor sentiment has taken a sharp downturn, sliding firmly into the bearish zone amid mounting political uncertainty at home and escalating global conflicts, according to the latest survey by the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco).
SET index plummets on Mideast war
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/06/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) plunged more than one percent on Monday morning, rattled by heightened fears of a broader global conflict following the weekend military strike by the US on Iran nuclear weapons plants..
Merkle Capital sees scope for crypto market growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/06/2025
» Merkle Capital, the first digital asset fund manager in Thailand to be licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has identified three global risks that could shape market sentiment and investment flows in the second half of 2025, potentially driving Bitcoin to a new high of US$120,000.
Middle East war threatens to pummel Thai stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/06/2025
» The intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran is raising concerns over prolonged instability in the Middle East, with Daol Securities (Thailand) warning of ripple effects across global stock markets.
Traders bullish on gold at $4,000 in 3-5 years
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/06/2025
» Gold prices are expected to continue climbing to US$4,000 an ounce in the medium term, driven by intensifying geopolitical tensions and a shift towards lower interest rates globally, says trader YLG Bullion and Futures.
Gold prices tipped to keep rising this week
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/10/2024
» The Gold Research Center (GRC) expects gold prices to continue to rise this week, driven by three key supporting factors: the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, expectations surrounding the Bank of Japan's (BoJ) monetary policy meeting, and persistent weakness in US economic indicators.
Equities tipped to hit new high amid rate cut hopes
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/05/2024
» Global stocks, especially on the US exchanges, could hit an all-time high in the second quarter as investors are expected to embrace riskier assets after concerns ease over the Federal Reserve's interest rate actions, says Thai wealth management platform Finnomena.