Monsoon May Ease ‘Super El Nino’ Potential Impact On Palm Oil Output

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) – 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.

CPO Futures Rise On Firmer CBOT Soybean Oil Gains

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Wednesday, tracking gains in soybean oil on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).

CPO Prices To Remain Above RM4,600 In September On Tightening Supply, Geopolitical Disruptions -- MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain firm above RM4,600 per tonne in September, supported by tightening supply fundamentals and continued geopolitical disruptions to global trade flows, said the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Regional Weakness, Stronger Ringgit

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Tuesday, influenced by losses in regional rubber futures markets and a stronger ringgit against the US dollar, said a dealer.

HLIB Expects Malaysia's Inflation To Remain Contained In 2h 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) expects Malaysia’s inflation to remain contained through the second half (2H) of 2026, with continued BUDI95 and BUDI Diesel subsidy support cushioning inflationary pressure from elevated global commodity prices.

Kuala Lumpur Rubber Market Closes Higher On Regional Gains, El Niño Concerns

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Monday, supported by gains in regional rubber futures markets and a firmer El Niño outlook, a dealer said.

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Range-bound Next Week

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade range-bound next week, according to the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA). 

CPO Futures End Mixed On Profit-taking, Vege Oil Gains

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mixed on Friday as weekend profit-taking offset support from stronger related vegetable oil futures.

2026 CPO Price Forecast Maintained At RM4,400 Per Tonne Amid El Nino Risk - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) --  Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has maintained its crude palm oil (CPO) price forecast of RM4,400 per tonne for 2026 and RM4,450 per tonne for 2027, pending the upcoming results season.

CPO Futures Rebound On Positive India Vegetable Oil Demand Outlook

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Thursday, supported by a positive outlook on vegetable oil export demand to India.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Softer Oil Prices, Firmer Ringgit

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- The rubber market ended lower on Thursday, pressured by lower crude oil prices and a slightly stronger ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.

CPO Price Outlook For 2026-2027 Raised On Rising Supply Risks - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has raised 2026 and 2027 crude palm oil (CPO) price forecasts by RM50 per tonne to RM4,450 per tonne and RM4,550 per tonne, respectively, on rising supply risks.