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28-05-2018
Malaysian palm oil/Vegoils: Market factors to watch Monday May 28
The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets on Monday May 28.
28-05-2018
EU upbeat about trade negotiations despite palm oil issue
The European Union is confident that the ongoing debate over palm oil with Indonesia will not hamper negotiations on the Indonesia-EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (I-EU CEPA).
28-05-2018
Oil palm planters urge gov to reduce taxes and allow more foreign labour
KUALA LUMPUR: Oil palm planters call on the new government for friendlier business policy by reducing taxes imposed on the sector and allowing more foreign worker intake as acute shortage has and continue to result in fruit wastage in the estates.
28-05-2018
Crude Palm Oil Weekly Report – May 26, 2018
Malaysian palm oil futures ended mixed this week despite achieved a seven-week high due to numerous factors, notably the strengthening of US’ soybean oil and crude oil prices as well as the weaker ringgit
28-05-2018
Malaysian palm oil price sees sharpest drop in 7 weeks on weak exports
Malaysian palm oil futures saw their sharpest fall in seven weeks on Friday evening, weighed down by weak export demand and losses in related edible oils on the U.S. Chicago Board of Trade and China's Dalian Commodity Exchange.
28-05-2018
Indonesia Considers Stopping Palm Oil Exports to the EU
Jakarta. Indonesia is preparing for a worst-case scenario should the European Parliament's draft of a ban on the use of palm oil in biofuels get approved by the European Commission and European Council.
28-05-2018
Third derivatives exchange starts with palm oil futures
KUALA LUMPUR • Singapore's third derivatives exchange kicked off trading yesterday with the launch of palm oil futures, with other contracts expected down the line.
28-05-2018
CPO prices to stay soft as production outpaces demand
KUALA LUMPUR: Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to stay softer as production is likely to outpace demand this year, said RAM Rating Services Bhd.
25-05-2018
Malaysian palm oil/Vegoils: Market factors to watch Friday May 25
The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets on Friday May 25.
25-05-2018
Palm rises to 7-week top on stronger soyoil, weaker ringgit
Malaysian palm oil futures rose to a seven-week high in early trade on Thursday, tracking gains in U.S. soyoil and supported by a weaker ringgit.
25-05-2018
Crude palm oil futures rise 0.46% on firm spot demand
Crude palm oil prices rose 0.46 per cent to Rs 671.60 per 10 kg in futures trade today as speculators increased positions amid a firm demand at the spot market.
25-05-2018
Bursa Malaysia launches US dollar-denominated palm olein futures contract
Bursa Malaysia has launched an enhanced US dollar-denominated refined, bleached and deodorised (RBD) palm olein futures contract (FPOL) to promote a more inclusive trading community on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD).