Malaysian palm oil/Vegoils: Market factors to watch Monday April 8

Malaysian palm oil futures edged down at the close of trade on Friday, recording a fifth session of losses in six and tracking weakness in China's Dalian Commodity Exchange, traders said.

KUALA LUMPUR: The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets on Monday April 8.

FUNDAMENTALS

* Malaysian palm oil futures surged to their highest in six weeks on Friday evening, charting a fifth straight session of gains, on expectations of dwindling stockpiles and improved exports.