Gold, silver hit record highs as Trump-Greenland row sparks safety rally
GOLD and silver prices climbed to fresh peaks on Monday, as investors poured into safe-haven assets after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose extra tariffs on European countries over the control of Greenland.
Oil prices steady as ebbing Iranian protests lower chance of US attack
BEIJING: Oil prices were little changed on Monday, after rising in the previous session, as Iran's deadly crackdown on protests quelled the civil unrest in the country, reducing the chance of a U.S. attack on the major Middle Eastern producer that could disrupt supplies.
If I were an ageing oil palm tree
IF I were an ageing oil palm tree, I would rise each dawn like an old maestro – baton in hand, heart still full of rhythms once played, but muscles increasingly worn.
Firm CPO prices to bolster plantation industry
PETALING JAYA: The plantation sector is expected to remain profitable in the year ahead, supported by still-firm crude palm oil (CPO) prices and healthy balance sheets, even as limited earnings growth and fading price momentum cap further upside for stocks.
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.
