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Thailand’s Infrastructure Bond Market Poised for Growth Amidst Record Capital Flight

TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026

Fitch Ratings forecasts medium-term growth for infrastructure debt as banks tighten lending, despite record $1bn foreign capital flight from Thai markets

Gold Braces for Volatility as Middle East Conflict and Inflationary Fears Reshape Market Sentiment

MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026

Spot gold remained largely range-bound in early Monday trading, as the market attempted to find its footing following a tumultuous week defined by geopolitical strife and shifting macroeconomic expectations

Gold jumps more than 3% as bargain hunters eye Iran war risks

March 28, 2026

Gold surged after a sharp sell-off, as investors weighed Iran war tensions, oil above $110 and shifting US interest-rate expectations

Thai exports climb 9.9% in February, but full-year outlook darkens

March 24, 2026

Thailand’s exports rose 9.9% in February 2026 to US$29.43 billion, extending growth to a 20th straight month, but TPSO warns full-year exports could still slip into negative territory.

Gold stays under pressure as Iran war fuels market turmoil

March 24, 2026

Gold prices remain volatile as the Iran war drives oil higher, stokes inflation fears and weakens hopes for interest rate cuts

Gold falls below $4,400 after worst week in 15 years

March 23, 2026

Gold slid more than 2% in Asian trade, extending its worst weekly drop in 15 years as Iran war fears fuel inflation and rate-hike bets

Global gold prices extend slide as stronger dollar and higher US bond yields weigh

March 21, 2026

Global gold fell after the dollar strengthened and US Treasury yields rose on reports of additional American troop deployments to the Middle East

Gold extends sharp slide as rate fears intensify

March 20, 2026

Gold fell for a seventh straight session as investors feared major central banks would keep rates high amid oil-driven inflation risks

Thai gold tumbles 3,400 baht as global sell-off sends spot price to six-week low

March 19, 2026

Gold prices in Thailand fell sharply on March 19 after 53 intraday adjustments, with local bullion closing at 73,100 baht per baht-weight as a stronger dollar, rising US bond yields and hawkish Federal Reserve signals hit the global market.

Webull Thailand denies money-laundering links, steps up anti-scam safeguards

March 19, 2026

Webull Thailand says it has no involvement in a call centre money-laundering case, reaffirming its KYC controls, legal compliance and cooperation with police and the SEC.

Oil prices hold firm as Iran confirms senior security leader killed

March 18, 2026

Crude oil prices remain elevated amid Middle East tensions, as Iran confirms the death of a top security leader, raising risks to global energy markets

Gold falls again, heading for second weekly decline

March 14, 2026

Global gold prices dropped again, set for a second weekly loss as a stronger dollar, Iran war tensions and persistent inflation dampen expectations of US rate cuts

Oil surges as Brent closes above $100 after Iran vows Hormuz will stay shut

March 13, 2026

Brent settled above $100 a barrel for the first time since August 2022 as Iran vowed to keep Hormuz shut, deepening fears over global oil supply

Gold slides as dollar strengthens and Iran war fans inflation fears

March 13, 2026

Global gold prices fell more than 1% as the dollar strengthened and hopes of US rate cuts faded, while the Iran war fuelled fresh inflation fears

Gold rises sharply as weaker dollar boosts demand

March 11, 2026

Global gold prices climbed sharply as the dollar weakened and easing oil prices soothed inflation fears, while investors watched for fresh US data.