Palm Oil Futures Test Critical 3,000-Ringgit Level
Vegetable oil prices were mixed on Thursday as palm oil prices rallied on the strength in soybean oil prices on Wednesday, but profit-taking in long oil share positions kept soybean oil futures on both sides of unchanged. Another sharp rally in crude oil prices, which jumped more than two percent, contributed to the gains in palm oil. The rally in West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures left the benchmark October contract above $41 per barrel. WTI prices have jumped more than 13 1/2 percent since setting a bottom on September 8, while soybean oil futures have gained a little more than 5 1/2 percent, suggesting a substantial improvement in profitability for biodiesel producers.
Soybean oil futures were narrowly mixed, with most contracts gaining or declining by less than 0.1 percent (December contract -5 basis points per…
12.27.2024
US RD, SAF supplies remain strong despite declining import volumes
US supplies of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) fell sharply in November but reached the highest November volume on record, according to data released on Thursday December 26 by the...
12.27.2024
Animal fats and oils end week steady amid holiday-limited trades
The US animal fats and oils markets held steady on Friday December 27, with limited trades persisting due to the holiday season.
Weekly averages were unchanged from the prior week...
12.27.2024
Relative prices of US meat and bonemeal rise amid depressed soybean meal market: 2024 recap
US animal protein prices were steady to lower on Friday December 27. Some participants reported distressed loads in the market late in the afternoon of Thursday December 26 and...