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Gold stays buoyant as Asian bourses rally
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/05/2023
» Gold prices bounced back and managed to stay buoyant on Monday as Asian stocks advanced while investors awaited key US inflation data due later this week that could influence the Federal Reserve's (Fed) monetary policy stance.
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Association predicts gold hitting 40,000 baht in H2
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/03/2024
» Domestic gold prices could hit 40,000 baht per baht-weight after the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates later this year, according to the Gold Traders Association (GTA), as the price reached a new high of 37,950 baht on Thursday, approaching the group's previous target of 38,000 baht.
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Insurance expected to flourish driven by auto, health policies
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/02/2024
» The insurance industry could outstrip the Thai economy in terms of growth this year, thanks mainly to health and auto policies, as there are headwinds that could pose risks to the country's GDP outlook, leading insurance executives say.
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Baht to strengthen against US dollar
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/01/2024
» The baht could strengthen to 33 to the US dollar in the near term as the market is convinced the US Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates by as early as March, bringing back fund inflows to the Thai currency.
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Lower interest rates expected to help insurers
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/01/2024
» Lower interest rates should benefit the Thai insurance industry this year, but challenges remain in terms of geopolitical instability, election-related uncertainties in several countries, and an expected decline in the margin of retirement savings, according to Allianz Ayudhya Assurance.
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Global slowdown threatens Thai growth
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/12/2023
» Although the Bank of Thailand's revised GDP growth forecast of 3.2-3.8% next year is possible, analysts are warning that an economic slowdown in China and the US means downside risks remain, while the effectiveness of government stimulus to ignite the economy is questioned.
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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).
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Fragile, uneven recovery
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/01/2022
» The world has entered 2022 facing numerous uncertainties. After two years of fighting the coronavirus pandemic, the emergence of the Omicron variant now poses challenges to economies even in countries where vaccination rates are high.
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Slowdown ahead
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/12/2018
» The economic outlook doesn't seem as rosy as it once did for most Asian countries looking toward 2019. The relatively dynamic world trade recovery that began in late 2016 is now threatened by tensions between the United States and China, coupled with increasing protectionism in many economies.
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Casualties of the trade war
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/07/2018
» It seems the US-China trade war is going to affect more people in the two countries than first thought, in addition to the potentially devastating implications for the global economy.
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