“Metal Shift 2026: Turning Point in the Global Metals Era — Gold & Silver Under Pressure, Copper Rising as the New Signal of Post-War Economy” SO OK TRADING | 20 JUNE

Middle East Conflict Shakes the Plastic Industry – Naphtha Shortage! When a vital global raw material like Naphtha becomes scarce due to conflict in the Middle East, the packaging industry is immediately shaken. Plastic prices soar, supplies run short, and brands are forced to urgently seek new solutions. In this crisis, Aluminum has emerged as the most watched material — not only as a premium alternative but also as a symbol of sustainability in an era of rising energy costs. With infinite recyclability, aluminum is increasingly seen as the future of packaging. This article by SO OK TRADING explores: Why the shortage of Naphtha disrupts plastics worldwide How aluminum has become the “hero” of the packaging industry Strategies businesses must adopt to survive in a volatile market

“Gold Consolidation – The Opportunity to Accumulate Before the Next Big Wave!” As of April 2026, the global gold market is in a phase of “high-level consolidation” after reaching a record high of $5,594 per ounce earlier this year. Currently, gold spot prices are moving within the range of $4,522 – $4,702 per ounce (around 72,200 THB per baht gold bar in Thailand). Although prices have corrected from the peak, the overall trend remains a Structural Bull Market, underscoring gold’s strength as a safe-haven asset. Strong buying from central banks worldwide, especially China and emerging markets, continues to provide solid support. Meanwhile, geopolitical risks and expectations of a Fed rate cut in the second half of the year remain positive drivers for gold’s long-term outlook. For short-term investors, this is a “wait-and-see” moment. But for long-term investors, April represents a golden opportunity to gradually accumulate, preparing for the next major wave ahead. SO OK TRADING Your Trusted Business Partner FAST • SHARP • RELIABLE

Antimony Ingot is rapidly becoming a “strategic mineral” that the world is competing for. It is not only about scarcity, but about its crucial role in clean energy and national defense security.