Kremlin says Putin ready to talk to Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to hold a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, and Moscow is waiting for word from Washington that it is also ready, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. Trump said on Thursday he wanted to meet with Putin as soon as possible.
Palm Oil: February contract closes lower
The February palm oil contract closed Thursday’s session (23) stable with a downward bias (-0.05%) on the Malaysian Derivatives Exchange (MDEX), quoted at US$ 1,004.75/ton, but with an accumulated weekly gain of 1.95%. The March contract fell 1.25 points and 0.13%, to US$ 971.50/t. In this trading session, the negative performance on the Exchange […]
Dollar falls 1.5% and remains below R$ 5.95
The dollar plunged more than 1.5% against the real on Wednesday, falling below 5.95 reais, as investors unwound defensive positions in the market and digested the possibility of a more dovish trade policy than previously expected by United States President Donald Trump. Dollar regresses below R$ 5.95 At […]
Trump steps up tariff threats against China, Mexico and EU
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he intends to impose tariffs on the European Union and revealed that his administration is considering a 10% tariff on Chinese imports. He justified the move by citing the entry of fentanyl from China into the US via Mexico and Canada. Trump made the statements in response to […]
Argentina records biggest trade surplus in 2024
Argentina is likely to post its biggest trade surplus in history in 2024, a Reuters poll of analysts released on Friday said, boosted by libertarian President Javier Milei’s push to boost grain and energy exports. This was his first full year in office, and the measures […]
Climate impacts soybean production in Brazil
In recent weeks, the weather in Brazil has brought extreme challenges to soybean crops, highlighting contrasting realities in the main producing regions. While the South, parts of the Southeast and Mato Grosso do Sul are facing a dry spell that is compromising productivity, the Central-West, North and Northeast regions are suffering from heavy rainfall. Excessive rainfall is delaying the […]
India cuts palm oil imports to lowest level
India’s palm oil imports are set to fall to a near five-year low in January, hit by negative refining margins, as tropical oil’s premium over rivals prompts buyers to seek more competitively priced soybean oil, government and industry officials told […]
Indonesia freezes subsidies for biodiesel and replanting
Indonesia is temporarily freezing subsidy distribution for mandatory palm oil biodiesel and replanting programs due to a reorganization at its palm oil financing agency, an official said on Thursday. The BPDPKS agency is undergoing changes after the administration of cocoa funds […]
Climate crisis, geopolitics and the challenges of olive oil production
Review by Vanessa Ferreira Events that occurred in 2022 triggered a significant increase in vegetable oil prices, the effects of which are still being felt in 2025. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has created uncertainty regarding the global supply of sunflower oil, considering that both countries are among the largest producers of this oilseed. In response, several […]
