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Nomination nightmare for precious metals
Business, Published on 17/02/2026
» The nomination of Kevin Warsh as the new chairman of the US Federal Reserve turned into a nightmare for the precious metals complex on Jan 30. Prices plummeted at an unprecedented pace as speculators who had fuelled the relentless rally started to sell.
How a key ingredient in Coca-Cola is smuggled out of Sudan
Business, Richa Naidu and Khalid Abdelaziz of Reuters, Published on 05/03/2025
» LONDON/DUBAI - Gum arabic, a vital ingredient used in everything from Coca-Cola to M&M's candy, is increasingly being trafficked from rebel-held areas of war-torn Sudan, traders and industry sources say, complicating Western companies' efforts to insulate their supply chains from the conflict.
Tariffs and the AI 'Sputnik moment'
Business, Kean Tan, Published on 26/02/2025
» In 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the world's first artificial satellite, into space orbit. The man-made craft sent a radio signal back to Earth for three weeks before its batteries depleted. It subsequently fell back into the atmosphere after three months, having circled Earth more than 1,400 times.
Traders on sidelines awaiting signals from Fed chief
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/08/2024
» RECAP: Trade was subdued in most Asian stock markets yesterday while the dollar rebounded from one-year lows, as investors were cautious ahead of a major speech by US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell.
Asian shares fall as rate fears return
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/10/2022
» RECAP: Asian markets fell yesterday as optimism that had fuelled earlier buying gave way to nervousness ahead of a US jobs report that could determine Federal Reserve rate hike plans.
Inflation fears continue to sap global sentiment
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Pornkamon Teerapiboonkun, Published on 02/07/2022
» Recap: Global shares were mixed yesterday as concerns over inflation, the global economic slowdown and the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war continue to weigh on investor sentiment.
Thailand readies for its close-up
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 09/05/2022
» While the leisure tourism market continued to fluctuate the past four months, another segment stole the limelight based on consistent demand.
Inflation and Ukraine keep equities subdued
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Pornkamon Teerapiboonkun, Published on 02/04/2022
» Recap: World stocks slid yesterday on worries about the Russia-Ukraine war and rising inflation that may force central banks into more aggressive interest-rate increases, potentially triggering a recession.
More secure payment needed
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/10/2021
» Related parties share a common view that the security bar must be further raised by both users and service operators to prevent cybercrime regarding online payment transactions.
Industrial estates set to expand
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 08/02/2021
» Despite risks from the travel ban, a delay in vaccine distribution and new tensions in US-China trade, the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and e-commerce are expected to continue spurring industrial property growth, in part thanks to stimulus plans and government investment in infrastructure and transport projects.