SCB EIC Lifts Thailand 2026 GDP Forecast to 2%, But K-Shaped Divide Widens
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026
Thailand’s economy gets a modest upgrade, but the gains are concentrated — big tech-linked firms pull ahead while households and small businesses struggle with debt and rising costs
Central banks cut dollar reliance as gold gains ground in reserves
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026
Central banks worldwide are increasing gold holdings in their foreign reserves as geopolitical uncertainty rises and long-term confidence in the US dollar weakens.
Stronger dollar pushes yen near 40-year low as oil prices remain volatile
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026
The US dollar strengthened on expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike, pushing the yen close to a 40-year low, while Middle East uncertainty continued to unsettle oil markets.
Thai gold sinks sharply as Fed and inflation fears hit market
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026
Thai gold prices tumbled by 1,150 baht per baht-weight on Thursday as geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns and the US Federal Reserve’s policy stance rattled the market.
Fed says Iran war and oil shock are now the biggest risks to financial stability
SATURDAY, MAY 09, 2026
The Federal Reserve says geopolitical risk and the oil shock linked to the Iran war have become the biggest threats to financial stability, overtaking other concerns in its latest report.