15 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 1
Malaysia's April 1-30 palm oil exports fell 16% month on month to 1,346,859 metric tons, while the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives July contract closed 5 ringgit lower at 4,573 ringgit a ton.
Kenanga Futures said a lack of fresh demand signals from key importing countries weighed on the vegetable oil market and helped keep prices slightly lower.
Losses were limited by higher crude oil prices amid concerns over possible renewed US military action against Iran and a prolonged blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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