Palm closes at lowest level in 7 months due to higher production and stock levels
Malaysian palm futures continued to fall for the third session in a row on Wednesday, as market sentiment was still weighed down by concerns about higher production levels and increased inventories. The benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in…
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Palm oil gains on stronger edible oils and logs weekly gain
Malaysian palm futures rose Friday, ending a three-week loss streak as higher rival edible oils lifted sentiment. The benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in July on the Bursa Derivatives Exchange rose 22 ringgit or 0.55% to 4,058 Ringgit ($928.60). The contract increased by 2.09% in the last week.
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Palm oil prices rise on stronger edible oils and are set to gain weekly
Malaysian palm futures rose on Friday as the market regained confidence after a three-week loss streak. At midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives Exchange for July delivery gained 80 ringgit or 1.98% to 4,116 Ringgit ($940.80), a metric tonne.
Palm futures are flat due to rising production and a strong Ringgit, which offset the boost from rival oils
Malaysian palm oils futures were little changed Thursday, as participants awaited clues from vegetable oil competitors. However, a strong Ringgit and increasing production limited gains. At closing, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Malaysia's…
Palm futures stable as strong ringgit and rising production offset boost from rival oil
Malaysian palm oils futures were in a tight range Thursday, as participants waited for cues from the market amid support by rival vegetable oil. However, despite a strong Ringgit and increasing production, gains were limited. By midday, the benchmark…
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VEGOILS - Buy more bargains, but the ringgit is stronger; economic uncertainty limits gains
The price of palm oil in Malaysia rose on Tuesday. This was due to bargain-buying, but the stronger ringgit, as well as economic uncertainty, limited gains. At midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives Exchange for July delivery rose 8 ringgit (0.2%)…
Palm oil falls due to weaker soyoil and a firmer Ringgit
Malaysian palm futures declined on Monday for a sixth consecutive session as a result of a weaker ringgit, a decline in crude oil, and the weakness of soyoil. Concerns about U.S. trade tariffs also contributed to the drop. At midday, the benchmark…
Palm records its lowest weekly loss in 28 weeks, a third-weekly loss.
Malaysian palm oils futures reversed gains earlier, following rival oils in Dalian, and recorded a third consecutive weekly loss on Saturday, their lowest drop in 28 weeks. The benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in July on the Bursa Derivatives exchange lost 36 ringgit (0.9%)…
Palm trades higher but still on course for a third weekly loss
Malaysian palm oils futures continued to rise on Friday. They ended a losing streak of four sessions, thanks to the strength of rival vegetable oil, but they remain on track for a third consecutive weekly decline. By midday, the benchmark contract…
Malaysian palm oil surpasses rival edible oils
Malaysian palm futures rose on Thursday, erasing the losses of last session, and tracking stronger competing edible oils. Data from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board showed an increase in inventories for March. By midday, the benchmark June palm-oil…
Palm oil ends lower than rival oils as tariff wars cause anxiety
Malaysian palm futures ended lower on Wednesday. They erased last session's gains. This was due to the decline of rival edible oils traded in Dalian and Chicago, and the growing economic anxiety over tariff wars. The benchmark June palm-oil contract…
Palm oil trades lower than rival oils amid fears of tariff wars
Malaysian palm futures continued to lose on Wednesday. They erased last session's gains. This was due to the competition from edible oils traded in Dalian and Chicago, and the growing economic anxiety over tariff wars. By midday, the benchmark June…
Palm oil is gaining to follow Chicago soyoils and crude oil higher
Malaysian palm oils futures climbed slightly higher on Tuesday after three sessions of losses. They mirrored the movement in crude oil, Chicago soyoil and other commodities, but concerns over high Malaysian stocks of palm oil capped gains. At closing…
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Palm oil prices fall as Trump tariffs cause profit booking
Malaysian palm futures fell on Thursday, ending a four session rally. Profit-taking was a factor in the decline, following President Donald Trump’s tariffs against trade partners. At the close, the benchmark palm oil contract on the Bursa Derivatives Exchange for June delivery fell 27 ringgit (0.6%)…
Palm oil climbs as Chicago soyoil and crude oil prices firm up
The market for Malaysian palm oils futures rose on Wednesday, marking the fourth session in a row. This was due to gains in Chicago soyoil prices and energy. The benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in June on the Bursa Derivatives exchange gained 99 ringgit or 2.24% to 4…
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