Prices fall in Europe amid profit-taking and temperature revision
The wholesale gas prices in the Netherlands and Britain fell Wednesday morning, as profit-taking took place after Tuesday's new two-year peak. According to LSEG, the benchmark front-month contract for the Dutch TTF Hub was 1,35 euros lower at 55.10 Euro per megawatt hour by 1307 GMT. The Dutch April contract is down by 2.48 Euros at 55.12 euro/MWh. The front-month contract in Britain fell 4.54 pence, to 134.41 cents per therm.
German spot prices fall on increased wind power
European spot prices fell on Monday due to a higher average wind output, which is expected to exceed the increase in demand. LSEG data shows that the German day-ahead electricity price was 120.75 Euros ($124.77 per megawatt hour (MWh), down 9.7% on Friday's prices for Monday. LSEG data shows that the French baseload electricity for Tuesday was priced at 144.50 Euros/MWh. On Friday, the contract for Monday's delivery was not traded.
Prices fall quickly on the expected increase in German wind energy supply
The European spot electricity prices dropped on Thursday, as LSEG data predicted that German wind energy generation would triple in the next day. LSEG's analysis said that lower thermal availability was also bullish, but that the demand in the region is expected to decline day by day. French baseload for tomorrow's day fell 10.8%, to 130 euros ($134.75 per megawatt-hour (MWh) at 0905 GMT. The German equivalent fell by nearly 23% to 117.8 Euros.
EUROPE GAS Prices fall on profit-taking and mixed temperatures outlook
Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas fell on Tuesday morning due to profit-taking. Prices had reached a new 15-month-high on Monday, amid mixed weather forecasts for this week. According to LSEG, the benchmark front-month contract for the Dutch TTF Hub was lower by 0.65 euros at 53.10 Euro per Megawatt-hour (MWh) or $16.10/mmBtu at 0925 GMT. On Monday, the contract reached its highest intra-day level of 54.61 euro/MWh. This is its highest level since November 2023.
Palm oil prices fall on Indonesian export levies and US tariff threats
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Prices fall in Europe due to milder weather and abundant LNG
The Dutch and British wholesale gas price fell on Friday morning due to forecasts of mild weather and winds next week, and because higher prices in Asia led to more LNG flowing into Europe. LSEG data revealed that the benchmark front-month contract for the Dutch TTF hub had fallen 1.60 euros to 43.70 euros (MWh) or $13.19 /mmBtu by 0931 GMT. The Dutch March contract is down 1.54 euros to 43.76 Euros/MWh. The Dutch day-ahead rate was lower by 1.10 euros, at 44.40 Euros/MWh.
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Palm prices fall in the run-up to Christmas
The price of palm oil in Malaysia traded sideways Tuesday, ahead of Christmas holidays as profit-taking capped gains. At the close, the benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in March on the Bursa Derivatives exchange was up 13 Ringgit or 0.29% at 4,555 Ringgit ($1,015.83). Anilkumar bagani, commodity researcher at Sunvin Group, stated that crude palm oil futures were trading sideways or lower due to profit-taking ahead of Christmas holidays. The contract rose by 2.46% Monday, ending six consecutive sessions of losses.
Palm prices fall on profit-taking ahead of the Christmas holidays
The price of palm oil futures in Malaysia fell on Tuesday, as traders booked profits before the Christmas holiday. At midday, the benchmark March palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives Exchange dropped 28 ringgit or 0.62% to 4,514 Ringgit per metric ton. Anilkumar bagani, commodity researcher at Sunvin Group, says that crude palm oil futures have traded in a sideways to lower range due to profit-taking ahead of Christmas holidays.
Palm prices fall for the third consecutive session due to poor demand in key markets
The price of palm oil in Malaysia fell for the third consecutive session on Tuesday due to weak demand from major destination markets. At the close, the benchmark contract of Bursa Malaysia's Derivatives exchange fell 34 ringgit (0.71%) to 4,724 Ringgit ($1,058.01) per metric ton. Anilkumar bagani, the commodity research director at Mumbai-based Sunvin Group, stated that futures were under pressure due to lower overnight Chicago Soyoil Futures and lack fresh demand from destinations markets…
Spot prices fall on forecast of strong wind supply
The European spot electricity prices fell on Wednesday as the wind supply is expected to increase throughout the region and demand to fall in France due to warmer temperatures. LSEG data show that the German baseload day-ahead power dropped 38.2% at 0923 GMT to 57.75 Euros per Megawatt Hour (MWh). LSEG data shows that the equivalent French contract is down by 40.5%, at 59.5 Euro/MWh. According to LSEG analyst Francisco Gaspar Machado, the outlook for Wednesday is negative due to an increased supply of wind power in Germany.
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 Bursa Derivatives Malaysia Exchange for February delivery had fallen 33 ringgit or 0.67% to 4,891 Ringgit ($1,094.92) per metric ton. The contract gained 0.51% during the last session.
German spot prices fall on the back of a wind forecast, while French prices increase on demand
On Thursday, the European spot electricity prices were mixed. Germany's fell on expectations of increased wind power generation, while French prices rose due to projected higher consumption. The LSEG report also identified the increased solar power and brown coal generation as factors affecting market. German baseload power fell 35.4% to 114.8 euros (123.50 dollars) per megawatt-hour (MWh) by 1035 GMT. This is down from the five-month-highs reached this week. The French equivalent contract increased by 4.3% to 109 euros/MWh.
Coterra Energy misses its profit forecast as oil and gas prices fall
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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. At the close, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Malaysia's Derivatives exchange for January delivery fell 70 ringgit or 1.52% to 4,533 Ringgit per metric ton. The contract ended a winning streak of four sessions on that day, but posted a gain for the week of 6.53%.
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, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Malaysia's Derivatives exchange for delivery in January fell 16 ringgit or 0.35% to 4,587 Ringgit per metric ton. The contract is on track to achieve its largest weekly gain since June 2023.
Palm oil prices fall due to mix-trading in rival oils
Malaysian palm futures fell on Thursday, after a previous session that saw them rise. This was due to mixed trading of rival oils. The benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in January on Bursa Derivatives Exchange dropped 34 ringgit or 0.79% to 4,277 Ringgit ($993.03), a metric tonne, at the close. On Wednesday, the contract rose by 0.91%. A Kuala Lumpur based trader said that the closing market today did not reach its morning high due to mixed trading in rival oilseeds.
Palm extends its loss due to rival oil weakness
The price of Malaysian palm oils futures continued to fall on Tuesday. This was due to the weakness in other oils, but strong export data helped limit losses. By midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives Exchange for December delivery fell 38 ringgit or 0.88% to 4,275 Ringgit ($993.26) per metric ton. David Ng said that the market was being impacted by the overnight decline in Chicago soyoil prices and the lower Dalian palm olein, a proprietary trading at Kuala Lumpur based trading firm Iceberg X Sdn Bhd.
