Palm oil to see fifth-week gain due to concerns over production
Malaysian palm futures were up on Friday, and on course for their fifth consecutive weekly gain. This would be the longest winning streak in three years. The market was supported by expectations of a weaker production. By midday, the benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in May on the Bursa Derivatives exchange had gained 58 Ringgit or 1.25% to 4,700 Ringgit ($1,063.83) per metric ton. This week, the contract has increased by 2.47%. David Ng is a proprietary trader with Kuala Lumpur's trading firm Iceberg X Sdn Bhd.
Palm oil prices rise by more than 2 percent after Malaysian data on palm oil
Malaysian palm futures rose on Monday for the fourth consecutive session, after data released by the industry regulator revealed a drop in stocks. Expectations of improved demand also added to the bullish market sentiment. The benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in April on the Bursa Derivatives Exchange rose 91 ringgit or 2.02% to 4,595 Ringgit ($1,028.65). The Malaysian Palm Oil Board's (MPOB) data showed that Malaysian palm oil stocks dropped more than expected to the lowest level since 21 months in January…
Palm oil prices rise on expectations of reduced production in Malaysia
The price of Malaysian palm oils futures rose on Monday, as lower production expectations and lower export estimates offset the weakness in Chicago soyoil contracts. By midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Malaysia's Derivatives exchange was up 0.38% to 4,232 Ringgit ($968.42). Anilkumar bagani, the commodity research director at Mumbai-based Sunvin Group, says that futures prices were affected by the sharply lower Chicago soyoil after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to sanction Columbia.
Palm oil is a weaker competitor than other oils
Malaysian palm oils futures ended lower on Thursday for the second consecutive session, due to weakness in vegetable oils. The benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in April on the Bursa Derivatives exchange lost 17 ringgit or 0.4% to 4,191 Ringgit ($943.49) per metric ton. Anilkumar bagani, head of commodity research at Mumbai-based Sunvin Group, said that "Bursa Malaysia derivatives crude palm oil Futures opened lower today"... due to a selloff…
Palm oil declines due to weaker rival oils
The price of Malaysian palm oils futures fell for the second session in a row on Thursday. This was due to the weakness in vegetable oils. At midday, the benchmark April palm oil contract on Bursa Malaysia's Derivatives exchange fell 64 ringgit or 1.52% to 4,144 Ringgit ($933.02). Anilkumar bagani, head of commodity research at Mumbai-based Sunvin Group, said that "Bursa Malaysia derivatives crude palm oil Futures opened lower today"... due to a selloff…
Indonesia suspends subsidies on palm oil biodiesel, replanting and replanting
An official announced on Thursday that Indonesia has temporarily frozen the distribution of subsidies to its mandatory biodiesel programmes and palm oil replanting programs due to a restructuring at its palm fund agency. Achmad Maulizal, an official at BPDPKS said that the agency is undergoing changes since it now has responsibility for managing cocoa and coconut funds. The agency is responsible for collecting export levies on palm oil products, and then distributing funds to finance programmes like mandatory biodiesel production, replanting, and research.
Shell warns about weaker LNG and oil sales in the fourth quarter
Shell cut its forecast for liquefied gas production in the fourth quarter of the year on Wednesday. It also said that oil and gas trading is expected to be lower than the results from the previous three-month period. Shell said in a trading update before the full-year results on Jan. 30, it would also take non-cash impairments of $1.5 billion up to $3 billion, including $1.2 billion for its renewables division linked to European assets and North American ones.
VEGOILS-Palm closes higher despite weak soyoil, sluggish export demand
The price of palm oil in Malaysia rose on Tuesday after a period of declines. However, weak soyoil and a weakened export demand limited gains. At the close, the benchmark March palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives Exchange rose 35 ringgit or 0.81% to 4,373 Ringgit ($975.03) per metric ton. The contract lost 0.69% the previous session. David Ng, a proprietary trading at Kuala Lumpur's Iceberg X Sdn. Bhd., said that the price of crude palm oil fell due to lower soybean oil prices in Asian hours and a slow export pace.
Palm oil trades in a sideways range due to weak export demand and soyoil price pressure
After trading in a narrow range on Tuesday due to weaker soyoil and muted demand for exports, Malaysian palm futures are little changed. By midday, the benchmark March palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives Exchange had lost 2 ringgit or 0.05% to 4,336 Ringgit ($962.49 a metric tonne). The contract fell by 0.69% during the previous session. Crude palm oil fell in the morning session. This was due to lower soybean oil prices during Asian trading hours…
Palm slips due to poor demand in India
The price of Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Monday due to weak demand in India, a key destination market. At the close, the benchmark March palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives Exchange fell 26 ringgit (0.6%), to 4,342 Ringgit ($963.18) per metric ton. The contract increased by 0.81% during the previous session. A Kuala Lumpur based trader stated that the weakness in the palm market was due to concerns about exports. According to Intertek Testing Services…
Palm oil demand in India is low
Malaysian palm futures declined on Monday due to a sluggish Indian demand, which is a key destination. At the midday break, the benchmark March palm oil contract on the Bursa Derivatives exchange in Malaysia shed 30 ringgit or 0.69% to 4,338 Ringgit ($961.86) per metric ton. The contract increased by 0.81% during the previous session. A Kuala Lumpur based trader stated that the weakness in the palm market at midday was due to concerns about exports.
Palm oil prices rise on Indian purchases but still set to lose money each week
Malaysian palm futures reversed their early losses on the Friday as India, the world's largest edible oil importer, increased purchases in the last two days. However, they are still expected to decline by a significant amount each week. By midday, the benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in March on the Bursa Derivatives Market of Malaysia had gained 0.48% and reached 4,354 Ringgit ($968.63). This week, the contract has fallen by 5.84%. Anilkumar bagani…
Palm oil prices drop on the back of heavy sales and a weakening in Dalian palm oil
After the Christmas holiday, Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Thursday due to heavy selling and weakness of Dalian palm olein. At midday, the benchmark March palm oil contract on Bursa Malaysia's Derivatives exchange fell 12 ringgit or 0.26% to 4,546 Ringgit ($1,017.69). On Monday and Tuesday, the contract increased by 2.82%. A Kuala Lumpur based trader reported that crude palm oil futures were lower due to heavy morning selling as well as overnight weakness in Dalian Palm Olein.
Palm extends its losses and records second weekly loss
Malaysian palm futures closed lower on Friday, and recorded a second weekly loss in a row due to sluggish demand for exports. The benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in March on the Bursa Derivatives Market fell by 74 ringgit or 1.64% to 4,434 Ringgit per metric ton. The contract fell 9.6% in the last week. A Kuala Lumpur based trader said that crude palm oil's losses continued as the export demand was weak. This week's figures showed continued declines. The trader stated that the market expects exports to fall for the next ten days.
Palme ends the week with a loss of more than 4%
Malaysian palm oils futures continued to lose money on Friday as they tracked the weakness of rival vegetable oil at Chicago and Dalian and recorded a loss for the week. On the closing, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Malaysia's Derivatives exchange for February delivery fell 17 ringgit or 0.35% to 4,904 Ringgit ($1,102.77). The contract dropped 4.37% in the last week. The futures appear to be trading in a range, waiting for a new lead. A Kuala…
VEGOILS - Palm trades slow on the back of weaker oil rivals; set to a loss for the week
Malaysian palm oils futures continued to fall on Friday as they tracked the weakness of rival vegetable oil at Chicago and Dalian, and were expected to record a loss for the week. By midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives Exchange for February delivery had fallen 35 ringgit or 0.71% to 4,886 Ringgit ($1,097.98). This week, the contract has dropped 4.72%. The futures appear to be trading in a range, waiting for a new lead. A Kuala…
Dalian palm and VEGOILS-Palm end lower in profit-booking
Malaysian palm futures continued to lose on Wednesday as traders booked profits after early gains that had been triggered by a fall in November stocks. The benchmark palm-oil contract for February delivery at Bursa Malaysia's Derivatives exchange lost 96 Ringgit or 1.94% to $4,855 Ringgit ($1,095.94), a metric tonne, at the close. Malaysian palm oil stocks fell for the second consecutive month, dropping 2.6% from November to 1,84 million tons. This was revealed by the Malaysian Palm Oil Board on Tuesday.
Sources say that Chinese exporters will increase prices and renegotiate after the tax rebates are cut.
Analysts and traders said that Chinese exporters will increase prices on a variety of products, from used cooking oil to aluminium, and renegotiate their contracts to pass the cost of Beijing’s tax incentives. On Friday, the world's second-largest economy announced that it would reduce its export tax rebate rates for certain refined oil products, solar panels, batteries, and non-metallic minerals from 13% down to 9%. It also said that it would cancel the rebates for products made of aluminium…
Palm oil drops for the third consecutive day due to weaker competitors and selling pressure
Malaysian palm futures ended lower on Thursday for the third session in a row, due to weakness in the prices of vegetable oils listed in Dalian and pressure from sellers in crude palm (CPO). The benchmark Bursa Derivatives Exchange palm oil contract closed down 23 ringgit or 0.46% at $4,964 Ringgit ($1,108.53). Paramalingam Supramaniam is the director of brokerage Pelindung Bestari in Selangor. He said that the CPO market was suffering from the constant selling pressure. This has generated interest and kept offers high for the local olein.
US soyoil prices jump as China reduces export incentives for biofuel feedstocks competing with US soyoil
U.S. Soyoil Futures rose 2% on the Friday after China announced it would reduce export incentives for certain products, including used cooking oils. Used cooking oil is a low-cost source of feedstock that U.S. Biofuels Makers use instead domestically produced soybean oil. China's Finance Ministry said that it will reduce or cancel export-tax refunds beginning next month. This includes some refined oil products, which traders have said include used cooking oil (UCO). This announcement is the latest wildcard in the U.S.
