Indonesia’s B50 delay opens short-term export window for Malaysian palm oil
KUALA LUMPUR: Indonesia's decision to delay the implementation of the B50 biodiesel mandate presents Malaysia with a short-term opportunity to increase palm oil exports as the commodity's price is kept stable by the move, according to an academic.
CPO to trade around RM4,000 a tonne in 2026, according to Kenanga
KUALA LUMPUR: Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd expects crude palm oil (CPO) to trade around RM4,000 per tonne over 2026 from RM4,308 in 2025 on the back of a still-tight global edible oil supply despite a supply uptick with inventories unlikely to improve significantly.
Gold slips as upbeat US data boosts dollar, dims rate-cut bets
GOLD extended its losses on Friday after stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data dampened expectations of the U.S. Federal Reserve cutting interest rates sooner and softening geopolitical frictions shrunk safe-haven demand for the metal.
Oil flat as chances of US strike on Iran recedes
PERTH: Oil prices were flat on Friday with both Brent and U.S. West Texas Intermediate moving only a few cents from their closing prices after the likelihood of a U.S. strike on Iran receded.
Oil settles down as Trump comments ease Iranian supply concerns
Oil prices settled down around 4% on Thursday ending a five-day streak of gains after US President Donald Trump said the crackdown on protesters in Iran was easing, allaying concerns over potential military action against Iran and oil supply disruptions.
Challenges emerge for plantations this year
Malaysia's plantation sector is expected to face a more challenging operating environment this year, with crude palm oil (CPO) prices likely to remain range-bound amid elevated stock levels and subdued export demand, despite relatively stable production prospects.
Trump backs Washington-controlled Venezuela staying in Opec
President Donald Trump said that he believes it would be better for Venezuela to remain in the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec), but added he is unsure if that would be a better situation for the United States.
Blistering metals rally sets new record highs
Metals extended their dramatic start to the year – with gold, silver, copper and tin all hitting record highs – and investors piling into the commodities as a red-hot alternative to more traditional assets.
Malaysia lowers February crude palm oil reference price
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has lowered its February crude palm oil reference price, a change that cuts the export duty to 9%, a circular on the Malaysian Palm Oil Board website showed on Thursday.
Oil drops as Trump calms Iran fears; tech stocks slide in Asia
TOKYO: Oil prices retreated from multi-month highs on Thursday and safe-haven gold eased back from a record peak after U.S. President Donald Trump calmed market anxiety about potential U.S. military action against Iran.
