Palm Oil Prices Edge Lower, but Remain Support by Solid Asian Demand

Crude palm oil prices are lower this week, but the recent rise in prices has led to some potential demand constraints.  The holiday season in China and India have led to a tick up in demand, despite robust yields in soybeans in the U.S. Additionally, Malaysia has decided to postpone its increase in the amount of palm oil required in bio-diesel, based on the rise in prices. Hedge fund traders…