Monsoon may ease ‘super El Niño’ potential impact on palm oil output
KUALA LUMPUR: The upcoming monsoon season in December is expected to help mitigate the potential impact of a Super El Niño weather phenomenon on Malaysia's palm oil production, said Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) chief executive officer Belvinder Sron.
Gold rises to highest since mid-May as buying momentum builds
GOLD hit a more than three-month high on Tuesday, extending a rally driven by the U.S. Treasury's recent buyback announcement, while investor focus shifted to key inflation data and a speech later this week by Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh.
Gold climbs to three-month high as weaker dollar raises investor concern
WASHINGTON: Gold has climbed to the highest in more than three months after the US Treasury's bold intervention in the bond market revives concerns about a weaker dollar and pushes investors toward alternatives.
Gold hits over 3-month high ahead of US inflation data, Fed chair speech
GOLD prices hit their highest in more than three months on Monday as a subdued dollar lent support, while focus shifted to key U.S. inflation data and a speech later this week by Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh.
Oil falls as US prepares to unveil new Iran sanctions
SINGAPORE: Oil prices slipped more than $1 a barrel on Monday as investors took profits ahead of an expected announcement from Washington about imposing more sanctions on Iran that may further disrupt supplies from the Middle East.
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Gold futures expected to top US$4,600 this week
KUALA LUMPUR: Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to breach US$4,600 per troy ounce this week.
Indonesia expects palm oil export levy collection to jump about 31%
JAKARTA: Indonesia expects palm oil export levy collection to jump about 31% this year compared with 2025, a government statement said on Friday, amid rising crude oil prices and a hike in the palm oil export tariff.
Gold climbs to near three-month peak after US Treasury move
GOLD prices hit a near three-month high on Friday, poised for a third straight weekly gain, supported by a softer dollar and the U.S. Treasury's bond buyback move.
Oil set for second weekly rise as unsettled US-Iran war crimps supply
SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell slightly on Friday, but were on track for a second weekly rise as the stalemated U.S.-Iran war continues to disrupt supply from the key Middle East producing region.
