European vegetable oils were broadly lower on Thursday after losses in benchmark Malaysian and US futures, prompting buyers to book some deals. Malaysian palm oil futures fell more than 2 percent in their biggest drop in three months, hit by a stronger ri
Malaysian palm oil futures fell more than 2 percent on Thursday in the biggest drop in three months as the ringgit advanced and competing soyoil markets overseas weighed on sentiment. The Malaysian ringgit rose to its strongest in two weeks, turning away
The US Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday made good on its proposal to effectively ban artificial trans fats from a wide range of processed foods, from microwave popcorn to frozen pizza, saying they raise the risk of heart disease. Under new FDA regu
Malaysian palm oil futures were little changed on Wednesday as investors grew uncertain over the implementation of Indonesian palm levies and whether they could effectively fund biodiesel subsidies in the world's top producer. The regulation will require
Malaysian palm oil futures rose for the first time in three sessions on Tuesday as the tropical oil tracked gains in comparative soy markets, but was weighed down by doubts on the effectiveness of Indonesia's levies to boost its biodiesel consumption. The
Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses for a second day on Monday, tracking declines in competing markets, while data showing an increase in shipments from Malaysia in June and a new Indonesian export levy provided little support. "Our palm movement i
Prices on the European vegetable oils market were mixed on Friday as the market reacted to earlier losses in Malaysian palm oil and US soyaoil futures, as well as fresh movements in the euro-dollar rate. Activity was light after a volatile week that has s
Malaysian palm oil futures fell to their lowest in two weeks on Friday and made their biggest weekly tumble in 12, as oversupply concerns were compounded by signs that buyers could switch to competing oils as the difference between prices has narrowed.
Prices in Europe's vegetable oil market were generally weak on Tuesday in a pullback from recent strength and positioning ahead of two key crop reports to be issued on Wednesday. The main European trade was reported in palm olein oil and rapeseed oil. "Th
Malaysian palm oil futures were little changed in light trade on Thursday, stretching their losing streak into a fourth day due to a rise in the ringgit and higher stocks in the No 2 grower. Data from regulator the Malaysian Palm Oil Board showed palm oil