Friday, November 22, 2024

Oil Market News

Palm oil drops 8% in a week, the worst drop for 19 months.

Malaysian palm futures fell on Friday, their biggest weekly drop in over a year. Weak soybean oil prices and concerns about demand weighed them down. At the close, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Malaysia's Derivatives exchange for February delivery fell 132 ringgit or 2.77% to 4…

Palm to drop for second week on weak soya, concerns about demand

Malaysian palm futures fell on Friday, and are headed for another week of losses. Weak soybean prices and looming concerns about demand have weighed them down. At midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Malaysia's Derivatives exchange for February delivery fell 81 ringgit or 1.7% to 4…

Palm extends its losses amid China trade fears and weak demand

Malaysian palm futures fell for the second session in a row on Thursday as concerns about U.S. Tariffs on China, and a weakened demand for palm, sparked a sale on the vegetable oil market. At the close, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Malaysia's…

Palm oil prices are down by more than 2% due to a weaker demand for exports and Chicago soyoil.

Malaysian palm futures dropped more than 2% Wednesday due to a weaker Chicago soyoil price and sluggish demand for exports. The benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in February on the Bursa Derivatives exchange lost 107 Ringgit or 2.17% to $4,817 Ringgit ($1,077.87), a metric tonne, at the close.

Palm prices fall on weaker demand for exports and Chicago soyoil.

Malaysian palm futures fell on Wednesday due to a weaker Chicago soyoil price and sluggish demand for exports. Investors are awaiting cargo surveyor data in order to determine the direction of prices. By midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on…

Oil Steadies as Sverdrup Restart eases Geopolitical Jitters

Oil Price Graphic (c) Tensorspark / Adobestock

Oil prices traded steady on Tuesday as Norway's Johan Sverdrup oilfield restarted production and there were reports of Iran offering to cap its uranium stockpile, factors that offset investor concerns about escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war.Brent crude futures LCOc1 fell 0.1%…

Palm declines due to Dalian palm's weakness

The price of Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Monday due to the weakness of Dalian palm oil. At midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Malaysia's Derivatives exchange for February delivery fell 71 ringgit or 1.41% to 4,982 Ringgit ($1,115.79).

Palm falls for the third consecutive day due to weaker competitors and selling pressure

Malaysian palm futures fell for the third session in a row on Thursday. This was due to the weakness of prices in rival vegetable oils listed in Dalian and pressure from sellers in crude palm (CPO). By midday, the benchmark contract for palm oil…

Palm oil suffers heavy losses in Dalian competitors oils

The prices of vegetable oils rivals in Dalian have been falling heavily, which has led to a fall in the palm oil futures in Malaysia for a second consecutive session. By midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives Exchange for January delivery had fallen 114 ringgit or 2.27% to 4…

Dalian palm oil is supported by other oils

The Dalian palm oil market, which is a rival to the Malaysian palm oils market, has seen gains on Thursday. On the closing, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Malaysia's Derivatives exchange for January delivery gained 33 ringgit (0.67%) to 4,950 Ringgit ($1,125.00).

Vitol: China remains the main driver of global oil demand despite energy transformation

The global head of Vitol’s research department said that China will continue to play a major role in the global oil market because it is focused on petrochemicals, even though fuel consumption for road transport in China peaks during energy transition. The No. The world's No.

Palm oil ends the day higher than rival oils as market focuses on key data

Malaysian palm oil futures closed Monday after rival vegetable oils. The market is waiting for data from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board and export figures. On the closing, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives Exchange for January delivery gained 23 ringgit (0.47%) to 4…

VEGOILS - Palm closes 3% more, reaches highest level in nearly two and half years

Malaysian palm futures rose more than 3% Friday, the highest level in nearly two-and-a-half years, in response to higher soyoil, crude oil, and positive estimates for domestic exports. The benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in January on the Bursa Derivatives Exchange rose 169 ringgit or 3.6% to 4…

Palm prices rise despite profit-taking and premium concerns

Malaysian palm futures rose for the second session in a row on Wednesday, despite profit taking pressure and fears that a wider premium over competing oils could dampen demand. The benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in January on the Bursa Derivatives Exchange rose 58 ringgit or 1.25% to 4…

Palm gains due to low inventories and expectations of low output

The price of Malaysian palm oil futures increased on Tuesday due to expectations that palm production will be reduced and inventories will decrease. At midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives Exchange for January delivery gained 20 ringgit or 0.44% to 4…

Palm trades in a sideways manner; weak Ringgit and technical buying limits losses

Technical buying and the weaker ringgit helped limit its losses. At the close, the benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in January on Bursa Derivatives Exchange dropped 6 ringgit or 0.13% to 4,530 Ringgit ($1,039.47). The contract fell 1.59% in two consecutive sessions.

Palm prices fall as India avoids premium prices but still has the best week for 16 months.

Malaysian palm futures ended lower on Friday, but still recorded its highest weekly gain since more than 16-months, as India pulled away from buying amid an increasing premium over soft oils. Fund positions are largely driving the current prices.

Palm prices fall as India rejects premium prices and funds drive the market

Malaysian palm futures declined on Friday, but were still on track to have their best week in over 16 months. India pulled back from purchasing due to a growing premium for soft oils. Fund positions are driving the current prices. During the midday break…

Palm oil increases by more than 2% compared to rival oils

The price of palm oil in Malaysia rose by more than 2% Tuesday due to the strength of rival oils. The benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in January on the Bursa Derivatives Exchange rose 88 ringgit or 2.05% to 4,387 Ringgit ($1,014.34) per metric ton.

VEGOILS - Boost exports on the back of positive estimates and weak output

Malaysian palm oil futures ended up higher on Monday after two sessions of losses. Supported by higher export estimates, and expected seasonal palm production decreases, the prices rose. The benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in January on…