World Vegetable Oil Prices Mixed Following Data Release
World vegetable oil prices were mixed on Thursday. However, traders’ reactions to the data released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) on Thursday were minimal. A sharp correction in crude oil prices drove soybean oil futures lower, while cargo surveyor data indicating a sharp jump in Malaysian palm oil shipments supported prices. The sharp correction in crude is likely to be the primary driver of prices over at least the balance of this week.
Soybean oil futures fell about 1 3/4 percent (July contract -50 basis points) to the lowest close in June. Selling at the five-day exponential and 10-day moving averages contributed to the weakness while buying at the 20-day moving average limited the decline. The USDA data was slightly bearish as USDA lifted its…
02.25.2025
Prices for US animal fats and oils hold steady amid pressure from outside markets
The US animal fats and oils markets held steady on Tuesday February 25, with limited new trades reported throughout the day.
Following an active trading week last week,...
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US weekly soybean, wheat export inspections increase; corn drops
Export inspections of US grains showed a decline for corn, but an increase for soybean and wheat in the week to Thursday February 20, according to USDA data released...
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US hide export shipments fall below weekly, yearly levels
US hide trading was relatively slow, with a reported trade on heavy native steers (HNS) at steady levels and a slight dip for butt branded steers (BBS). Market participants...