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Two finalists for Bank of Thailand governor proposed
Bloomberg News and Online Reporters, Published on 24/06/2025
» The panel vetting the six candidates for governor of the Bank of Thailand has submitted two names to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Midpoint of Trump tariff hiatus to reveal increasingly unsettled world
Bloomberg, Published on 19/05/2025
» Reports in the coming week may give the fullest reading to date of how major economies are faring with trade disruptions, halfway through US President Donald Trump’s 90-day hiatus on so-called reciprocal tariffs.
G-7 central banks prepare first responses to US tariff chaos
Bloomberg, Published on 13/04/2025
» The first Group of Seven monetary policy decisions since President Donald Trump’s trade war unleashed global market turmoil may prompt diverging responses from either side of the Atlantic.
All eyes on crucial Fed interest rate meeting
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/03/2025
» The US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, scheduled for March 18-19, is expected to be a crucial indicator of the stock market's direction alongside precious metal prices, following spot gold's record high of US$3,004.86 per ounce on Friday.
Gold’s upward momentum continues
Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/02/2025
» Gold prices have continued to hit fresh record highs in both Thai and world markets, with global prices approaching US$3,000 an ounce driven by escalating trade tensions and a potential inflation spike.
Global gold hits record in volatile session as Trump fans haven demand
Bloomberg, Published on 11/02/2025
» Global gold endured a volatile few hours’ trading — rallying to a record, then paring gains — after President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on US steel and aluminum imports, adding to uncertainty in global markets.
Gold rises to record high as Trump tariffs spur haven buying
Bloomberg, Published on 10/02/2025
» Gold rose to a record high after President Donald Trump said he would announce tariffs on steel and aluminium imports on Monday, adding to increasing uncertainty in global financial markets.
European Central Bank expected to press on with rate cuts
AFP, Published on 30/01/2025
» FRANKFURT - Despite US President Donald Trump's sabre-rattling, the European Central Bank is set to press on with interest rate cuts on Thursday as officials increasingly voice confidence that the fight against inflation is on track.
Thai stocks face further falls amid oil and banking woes
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/01/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index risks falling below 1,300 points after testing a low of 1,335 on Tuesday, as oil-related stocks continue to drag down the bourse, while banking stocks may be affected by the Cyber Security Act, say analysts.
Uncertainties and challenges
Business, Published on 30/12/2024
» 2025 is just around the corner and everyone is looking for clues about the prospects for the global and domestic economies in the coming year.With Donald Trump set to return to the White House on Jan 20, the US factors seem difficult to predict given the personality of the President-elect billionaire we all learned from his first term.But something the world can expect is growing US protectionism, through the proposed import tax hike Trump has clearly announced; countermeasures from the targeted countries, notably China, would put the global economy on the verge of turmoil.Amid the uncertainties and challenges ahead, the Bangkok Post has identified five megatrends for 2025.Let's hear from experts about their potential development in the year to come so we can at least prepare ourselves for what could be another tough year.