Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a second straight week, giving investors a clear signal that support is building in the market. The August benchmark contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed almost flat on Friday, down 2 ringgit, or 0.04%, at 4,535 ringgit per metric tonne. Over the week, however, the contract gained 1.09%.
Palm oil has held firm despite a small daily pullback, which suggests buyers are still active and sentiment has improved. The market is being supported by stronger medium-term expectations, biodiesel demand and currency effects.
B50 biodiesel growth is one of the key demand drivers. Higher biodiesel use can lift palm oil consumption and tighten availability. That makes policy and implementation timing important for investors, especially heading into the third quarter.
A weaker rupee can affect buying power in key import markets and shift demand timing.
Rival edible oils are helping the market. Dalian soybean oil rose 0.39%, Dalian palm oil gained 0.91%, and Chicago soybean oil added 0.23%. Palm oil often follows competing vegetable oils because buyers compare prices across the edible oil complex. If soybean oil and other rival oils stay firm, palm oil may remain supported.
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