Malaysian palm oil/Vegoils: Market factors to watch Tuesday Feb 6

Malaysian palm oil futures rose 2 percent on Tuesday, a second consecutive session of gains on stronger export demand and expectations of weaker production.

KUALA LUMPUR: The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets.

FUNDAMENTALS

* Malaysian palm oil futures rose late on Monday, charting their first session of gains in three, as the ringgit weakened and traders covered short positions.