{
  "id": 3011258,
  "title": "Palm falls more than 1% on weaker Chicago soyoil",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/palm-falls-more-than-1-on-weaker-chicago-soyoil",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-24T12:00:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40436310/palm-falls-more-than-1-on-weaker-chicago-soyoil"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysian palm oil futures declined more than 1% on Monday, ending a five-day winning streak, as weaker Chicago soyoil prices impacted the market due to reduced expectations for U.S. biofuel demand. The November November delivery contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange fell by 72 ringgit, or 1.43%, to 4,946 ringgit ($1,224.26) per metric ton. The palm oil market dropped from its highest level since December 2024, dragged down by significant losses in Chicago soyoil after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to extend a September 1 deadline for oil refiners to demonstrate compliance with U.S. biofuel blending regulations. Chicago Board of Trade soyoil prices decreased by 2.36%. Similarly, Dalian's top-soyoil contract declined by 0.35%, while its palm oil contract slipped by 0.01%. Palm oil prices follow the movements of other edible oils, competing for market share. Oil prices dropped over $1 per barrel as investors made profits from recent gains and awaited details of anticipated new U.S. sanctions on Iran, which might further disrupt Middle East supplies. As crude oil futures weakened, palm oil became an less appealing option for biodiesel feedstock. The Malaysian ringgit, palm's trade currency, weakened by 0.12% against the dollar, making the commodity slightly less expensive for buyers holding foreign currencies.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures slipped more than 1% on Monday, snapping a five-session winning streak, as weaker Chicago soyoil prices weighed on the market amid softer expectations for U.S. biofuel demand. The benchmark palm oil contract for November delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange was down 72 ringgit, or 1.43%, at 4,946 ringgit ($1,224.26) a metric ton at the…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Palm falls as weaker Chicago soyoil weighs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/palm-falls-as-weaker-chicago-soyoil-weighs",
        "published": "2026-08-24T06:15:05.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}