Tocom Rubber Ends Up; Likely Improve Into 1Q Of 2015

Tocom Rubber Ends Up; Likely To Improve Into 1Q Of 2015   29 October 2014, 13:57 SEAST   Tocom rubber futures settle 1.1% higher as recent price-supportive moves by major producers continue to boost.   International Rubber Consortium chief executive officer Yium Tavarolit says rubber prices are likely to improve through the low-output wintering season […]

Tocom Rubber Lower; Rangebound Trade To Continue

Tocom Rubber Lower; Rangebound Trade To Continue, Says IRCo � Dow Jones 22 July 2014, 09:12 SEAST Tocom RSS3 rubber futures are lower in rangebound trade with prices finding support at the Y200/kg level. International Rubber Consortium chief executive Yium Tavarolit says he expects natural rubber prices to move in a narrow range this week […]

Rubber Producers Move Toward Fighting Price Declines

Rubber Producers Move Toward Fighting Price Declines   7 October 2014, 19:12 SEAST   The Southeast Asian cartel that controls the majority of world’s rubber production is moving toward taking action to stem a price slump.   Officials from Malaysia and Thailand have discussed taking joint action to support prices, the secretariat for the International Tripartite Rubber Council said […]

Asian Rubber Futures End Up; Expected To Rise Into 1Q15

Asian Rubber Futures End Up; Expected To Rise Into 1Q Of 2015   29 October 2014, 18:03 SEAST   Asian rubber settled mostly higher Wednesday, boosted by recent price-supportive moves by major producers.   Yium Tavarolit, chief executive of the International Rubber Consortium, said rubber prices were likely to rise through the low-output wintering season in […]

Tocom Rubber Settles Flat

Tocom Rubber Settles Flat   22 July 2014, 13:45 SEAST   Tocom rubber futures settle flat in slow trade because of a lack of fresh cues and are likely to trade in a narrow range this week, International Rubber Consortium Chief Executive Yium Tavarolit says.   The rubber market is in the doldrums with prices […]

Tocom Rubber Rises; Vietnam Group Urges Action

Tocom Rubber Rises; Vietnam Group Urges Action 8 October 2014, 09:24 SEAST Tocom RSS3 rubber futures are higher as producer groups are urging action to combat persistently weak prices. Latest to join the fray is the Vietnam Rubber Association (VRA), which is advising members not to offer rubber at prevailing low prices. Members and growers […]

Tocom Rubber Higher; Heavy Rain In Thailand

Tocom Rubber Higher; Heavy Rain In Thailand   6 November 2014, 08:59 SEAST   Tocom RSS3 rubber futures are higher in slow trade after sharp losses earlier this week.   The International Rubber Consortium says heavy rain earlier this week in Phuket has caused rubber plantations to flood, which will hit output from the province this month. […]

Asian Rubber Futures Settle Flat; More Of The Same Ahead

Asian Rubber Futures Settle Flat; More Of The Same Ahead 22 July 2014, 17:50 SEAST Asian rubber settled mostly flat in slow trade thanks to a lack of strong cues. This will likely continue for the rest of the week because market fundamentals and sentiment won’t change, International Rubber Consortium Chief Executive Yium Tavarolit said. […]

Tocom Rubber Lower; Downside Limited On Producers Action

Tocom Rubber Lower; Downside Limited On Producers Action   9 October 2014, 09:10 SEAST   Tocom RSS3 rubber futures are lower on a stronger yen, but the downside is limited on the prospect of coordinated producer action against prevailing low prices, which many say are below production costs.   Spot market trade remains slow, however, […]

Heavy Flood In Nakhon Si Thammarat Affected Tapping Activities

Heavy Flood In Nakhon Si Thammarat Affected Tapping Activities                         12 November 2014, 10:30 SEAST   Heavy flood was reported in Nakhon Si Thammarat province located at Southern Part of Thailand. With around 1.5 million rai (240,000 ha) of natural rubber plantation, the province […]