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Cabinet okays Commerce Ministry’s proposal, makes sugar a controlled commodity

October 31, 2023

The Cabinet rejected plans to boost the price of sugar by 4 baht per kilo and instead agreed to add it to the list of controlled goods.

From Kimchi to biryani, inflation drives up prices of staple meals in Asia

April 13, 2022

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, persistent supply chain bottlenecks and production snags caused by local COVID flare-ups have all added to Asia’s commodity cost pressures.

Gold hits four-week high as Feds Powell eases stimulus concerns

THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2021

Gold climbed to a four-week high as inflation concerns boosted demand for the metal as a store of value while Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reassured investors on the outlook for stimulus. Copper and most other base metals fell.

Commodity run dwarfs oil spat as emerging markets set to win

TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2021

For some of the worlds biggest money managers, the OPEC+ oil-price feud is little more than a sideshow when it comes to emerging markets.

S&P 500 stuck in trading lull while bonds retreat

THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2021

Stocks traded in a tight range Wednesday as investors assessed prospects for an economic recovery and continued Federal Reserve support amid the threat of inflation. Treasurys fell.

Gold up for third consecutive day

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2021

The price of gold in Thailand rose by THB50 per baht weight in morning trade on Wednesday. The price has risen for three consecutive days after falling sharply by THB1,250 per baht weight last week.

Stocks stage comeback with revival of value trade

TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 2021

Stocks notched their biggest rally in five weeks as speculation the Federal Reserve will tighten policy at a gradual pace outweighed concern about the central banks hawkish pivot.

Gold gains despite stronger dollar

MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2021

The price of gold in Thailand rose by THB100 per baht weight in morning trade on Monday despite the strong dollar, due to the US Federal Reserve signalling interest rate hike earlier than expected.

Gold continues steep slide as dollar strengthens

FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2021

The price of gold in Thailand slumped by THB350 per baht weight in morning trade on Friday due to the strengthening dollar after the US Federal Reserve announced it had begun discussions on asset tapering and expected two interest rate hikes by the end of 2023.

Gold dives as Fed signal on rates leads to mass sell-offs

THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2021

The price of gold slumped by THB350 per baht weight in morning trade on Thursday due to mass sell-offs of the precious metal after the US Federal Reserve began discussions on asset tapering and announced that two interest rate hikes are expected by the end of 2023.

Markets wrap: Yields jump, stocks fall after Fed boosts outlook