Oil rises as risks of prolonged Mideast conflict heighten supply worries
OIL prices extended gains on Tuesday as risks of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East grew after Iran threatened to retaliate against any new U.S. attacks on its assets, heightening worries over supply disruption.
Palm oil climbs as Indonesian forest fires puts supply at risk
PALM oil rose as traders weighed the risk of supply disruptions from forest fires raging across Indonesia, the world's biggest producer.
Gold slips on rate-hike bets; inflation data in focus
GOLD slipped on Monday as strong U.S. jobs data reinforced expectations for higher interest rates, while investors awaited key U.S. inflation reports due later this week for further clarity on the Federal Reserve's policy path.
Gold heads for modest weekly gain as investors await US payrolls data
Gold prices were steady on Friday and poised for a modest weekly gain, as traders' attention turned to key U.S. payrolls data for clues on the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision.
Malaysian palm oil exports fell in August on weak Indian demand
MALAYSIAN palm oil exports likely fell last month on weaker-than-usual festival demand in major buyer India.
Oil mixed on Mideast escalation, Ukraine hopes
Oil prices were mixed on Thursday, supported after US strikes on Iran and renewed Israeli threats against Tehran revived concerns about disruption to Middle East supplies but pressured by comments from Russian President Vladimir Putin signalling openness to peace negotiations.
Robust biodiesel demand set to buoy CPO price
The plantation sector is set to benefit from tighter edible oil supplies and firmer demand for biodiesel, with crude palm oil (CPO) prices likely to remain elevated over the next 12 months.
Oil gains 1% as US-Iran strikes threaten supply
Brent crude prices settled 1% higher in a volatile session on Wednesday, driven by renewed military strikes between the US and Iran that have restricted world oil supply.
Global cocoa deficit possible, says Guan Chong
The global cocoa market is poised to face a supply shortfall for the first time in three years as a strengthening El Niño threatens production across key growing regions, according to Asia's top processor.
Oil gains over US$4 on renewed US-Iran fighting
Oil prices jumped more than US$4 a barrel on Tuesday, settling at a five-week high, as traders feared more supply disruptions from the Middle East due to renewed fighting between the US and Iran.
