Palm oil futures showed modest gains along the forward curve as traders weighed record Malaysian inventories against a seasonal production slowdown and increasing El Niño concerns. The analysis also points to export demand, relative competitiveness against other vegetable oils and energy, and Indonesian policy as factors influencing the outlook into 2027.
Record stocks weigh on nearby prices, while weather-related production risks could reduce future Southeast Asian supply and support deferred prices.
After 181 past bullish weather events, Palm Oil moved a median +0.5% over 5 sessions (56% higher; middle half -0.9% to +1.9%), and +0.3% over 20.
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