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El Niño Set to Crimp Palm Oil Output in 2027, Squeezing Supply

Indonesia and Malaysia are expected to produce less palm oil in 2027 as prolonged dry weather caused by a strong El Niño will depress yields next year, tightening global supplies and lifting prices.

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Consumer confidence hits two-year high but ‘could soon falter’

Consumer confidence has surged to a two-year high in a surprise rise which will hand a much-needed boost to Andy Burnham ahead of the Budget – but experts have warned that momentum could soon run out. GfK’s closely-watched consumer confidence barometer rose to -13 in September, a rise of about one point since last month [...]

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