CPO Futures Finish Mostly Higher On Expectation Of Tighter Supply, B50 Biodiesel Mandate

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mostly higher on Wednesday, supported by expectations of tighter supplies, Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel mandate and the commodity’s price discount against competing edible oils.

Ringgit Ends Higher Vs US Dollar, Other Currencies Amid Rising Oil Prices

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The spike in crude oil prices helped lift the ringgit, which finished higher against the US dollar and other major currencies at today's close.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Amid Profit-taking, Higher Oil Prices

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Wednesday as investors continued to take profit following the recent rally, while elevated crude oil prices and lingering geopolitical tensions in West Asia kept market sentiment cautious, said an analyst. 

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Despite Stronger Crude Oil Prices, China Growth Optimism

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Wednesday, despite gains in regional rubber futures markets, firmer benchmark crude oil prices and a slightly weaker ringgit against the US dollar, according to a dealer.

Malaysia May Gain Advantage Despite Proposed US Forced Labour Tariff - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The proposed 10 per cent tariff on Malaysian goods under the US forced labour-related measures is expected to have a neutral impact on the trade outlook, with the country potentially gaining a modest advantage against higher-tariff regional competitors, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

CPO Futures Slip On Weaker Soybean, Crude Oil Prices

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Tuesday amid weakness in the soybean oil and crude oil markets, said a trader.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-Taking Despite Positive Market Breadth

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed marginally lower on Tuesday, weighed down by continued profit-taking, although the positive market breadth indicated that selective buying interest remained intact.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Regional Weakness, Softer Oil Prices

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Tuesday, weighed down by declines in regional rubber futures markets and softer benchmark crude oil prices amid expectations of ample natural rubber supply from Thailand, a major producer, said a dealer.

CPO Futures Ends Higher, Tracking Gains In Soybean Oil

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Monday, tracking gains in soybean oil and crude oil prices, amid renewed tension in West Asia, according to a trader.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower On Profit-taking In Banking Stocks

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed lower on Monday as profit-taking in banking heavyweights weighed on the benchmark, although sentiment across the broader market remained steady.

Rubber Market Ends Higher Amid Gains In Regional Futures

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Monday, supported by gains in regional rubber futures markets, firmer benchmark crude oil prices and a weaker ringgit against the US dollar, said a dealer.

CPO Futures Set To Trade With Bearish Bias Next Week Amid Energy Price Volatility

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade with a bearish bias next week amid volatility in energy prices.