CPO Falls Amid Weak Commodities; Key MPOB Data Awaited

Crude palm oil futures on Malaysia’s derivatives exchange extended declines Wednesday as investors made bearish bets ahead of key production and stock data due at the end of the week.

Prices also fell due to broad-based weakness in commodity markets, market participants said. Benchmark August CPO on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended 1.1% lower at MYR3,316 a metric ton, after tumbling to MYR3,313/ton, the lowest since May 18.