Asian Stocks Slip Ahead of Fed Decision as China Deflation Concerns Deepen 
Ireland Limits Planned Trade Ban on Israeli Settlements to Goods Only 
Modi and Trump Hold Phone Call as India Seeks Relief From U.S. Tariffs Over Russian Oil Trade 
US Signals Openness to New Trade Deal as Brazil Shows Willingness, Says USTR Greer 
Hong Kong Cuts Base Rate as HKMA Follows U.S. Federal Reserve Move 
Asian Currencies Hold Steady as Indian Rupee Slides to Record Low on Fed Outlook 
S&P 500 Slides as AI Chip Stocks Tumble, Cooling Tech Rally 
Asian Currencies Steady as Fed Delivers Hawkish Rate Cut; Aussie and Rupee Under Pressure 
Mexico Moves to Increase Tariffs on Asian Imports to Protect Domestic Industries 
Wall Street Futures Dip as Broadcom Slides, Tech Weighed Down Despite Dovish Fed Signals 
Gold Prices Slip Slightly in Asia as Silver Nears Record Highs on Dovish Fed Outlook 
Brazil Holds Selic Rate at 15% as Inflation Expectations Stay Elevated 
Oil Prices Rebound in Asia as Venezuela Sanctions Risks Offset Ukraine Peace Hopes 
Fed’s Dovish Tone Sends Dollar Lower as Markets Price In More Rate Cuts 
Oil Prices Edge Higher as U.S. Seizes Sanctioned Venezuelan Tanker 
Wall Street Futures Slip as Oracle Earnings Miss Reignites AI Spending Concerns 
Thailand’s exports rose 10.2% year-on-year in April, exceeding market forecasts and signaling sustained momentum in the country’s trade sector, according to the commerce ministry. The figure outperformed analysts’ expectations of a 9.1% gain, continuing a positive trend from March’s 17.8% surge.
The better-than-expected results highlight Thailand’s resilient export performance amid global economic uncertainties. Strong demand across various sectors, including electronics, automotive parts, and agricultural products, contributed to the steady growth. This marks the second consecutive month of double-digit export expansion, reinforcing optimism for the rest of the year.
The commerce ministry noted that consistent external demand and effective trade policies have played a key role in boosting exports. The ministry also emphasized that regional trade recovery and improved logistics efficiency helped support April’s figures.
The latest data offers reassurance to investors and policymakers that Thailand’s export-driven economy is on a recovery path. The strong showing in April reflects underlying strength in global demand for Thai goods, despite concerns over inflation and geopolitical tensions.
Thailand’s export growth remains a critical factor in supporting GDP and economic recovery in 2025. With global trade expected to gradually rebound, continued export strength will be vital for maintaining economic stability.
This solid performance positions Thailand as a key player in Southeast Asia’s trade landscape and could encourage further foreign investment. If the current trajectory holds, Thailand may outperform earlier full-year export forecasts.
