Energy Markets
VEGOILS-Palm oil reverses losses on weaker ringgit, technical purchasing
Malaysian palm oil futures inched higher on Monday, as a weaker ringgit and technical buying supported the market. The benchmark palm oil contract for January shipment on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange increased 14 ringgit, or 0.31%, to 4,550 ringgit ($ 1,044.30) a metric heap throughout the midday break. The unrefined palm oil futures market recovered from early losses to close higher at the midday as it was supported by technical purchasing and a weaker ringgit, a Kuala Lumpur-based trader said. The ringgit, palm's currency of trade, damaged 0.46%. versus the dollar, making the commodity less expensive for purchasers. holding...