High commodity prices boost Bursa activity

In times of volatility, the increased trading in FCPO shows continued confidence from the palm oil industry as well as the global trading community in FCPO as an effective risk management tool.

HIGH commodity prices have boosted the trading of crude palm oil futures (FCPO) on Bursa Malaysia although in terms of equities, average daily value traded has lagged with rising interest rates emerging as a key risk.

In times of volatility, the increased trading in FCPO shows continued confidence from the palm oil industry as well as the global trading community in FCPO as an effective risk management tool.