Gold set to gain from Venezuelan upheavalListen to this articleTraders predict gold may return to record-high prices following the US capture of Mr Maduro and threats against other countries, as investors fret about geopolitical risks. "Gold prices seasonally soared 5.6% in January alone without extraordinary events," Ms Siriluck told the Bangkok Post. According to the Gold Traders Association, domestic gold prices surged by 650 baht per baht-weight in early morning trade on Monday. MTS Gold predicts international gold prices could fluctuate by about $100 in short term, potentially hitting $4,450 an ounce as geopolitical risks have intensified. The Stock Exchange of Thailand shrugged off geopolitical risk, rising by more than 1.8% to finish at 1,282.73 points at midday on Monday.

Source: Bangkok Post January 05, 2026 22:41 UTC