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Gold ticks higher as dollar eases; Iran deal hopes temper oil, inflation concerns
Reuters, Published on 06/04/2026
» Gold prices ticked up in thin European trading as the dollar eased and as markets assessed the impact on oil prices and inflation expectations of a ceasefire proposal in the U.S.-Israel war with Iran.
Malaysia draws first data centre protest over pollution, water
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/02/2026
» JOHOR — The rapid increase in data centres in Malaysia came under the microscope on Saturday, with the AI-driven buildout drawing its first public protest in the Southeast Asian country.
Fed governor says Trump has no authority to fire her
AFP, Published on 26/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook rejected US President Donald Trump’s unprecedented bid to oust her on Tuesday, saying he had no legal authority for such an intervention against a member of the independent US central bank.
Trade chief holds investment talks with US representatives
Business, Published on 15/05/2025
» The head of Thailand Trade Representatives has met with US senators, congressional leaders and major American companies, in a bid to reaffirm Thailand's role as a key investor in the country and explore joint Thai-US manufacturing.
Ford sees $1.5 billion tariff hit this year, suspends 2025 forecast
AFP, Published on 06/05/2025
» NEW YORK — Ford reported a 65% drop in first-quarter profits Monday, citing a near-term drag on auto sales from new vehicle launches, as it withdrew its forecast amid tariff uncertainty.
Shares advance on optimism about China-US talks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/05/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares rose to the highest level in a month and US equity-index futures advanced yesterday after China said it is evaluating trade talks with the US, boosting optimism that tariff tensions will cool.
US Treasuries suddenly trading like risky assets
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/04/2025
» Billed on Wall Street as so rock-solid safe that they are risk-free, US Treasury bonds have long served as first port of call for investors during times of panic. They rallied during the global financial crisis, on 9/11 and even when America’s own credit rating was cut.
Trump tariff tsunami sinks regional shares
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/04/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares fell to their lowest level in two months yesterday, extending a global selloff in stocks after US President Donald Trump's latest tariff measures drove investors into safe-haven assets.
Stocks stage relief rally but trade tensions persist
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/03/2025
» RECAP: Asian equities rose yesterday and global markets attempted a rebound after a brutal selloff, while gold reached a record as rising trade tensions left investors nervous and sparked a flight to safe-haven assets.
Gulf seeking power plant in US
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/02/2025
» SET-listed Gulf Energy Development, Thailand's largest power company by market value, is planning to acquire a new gas-fired power plant in the US, with electricity generation capacity of 1,000 megawatts, to expand its business overseas.