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 […]

Asian Physical Rubber Prices Down; Producers Hold Back

Asian Physical Rubber Prices Down; Producers Hold Back   21 April 2014, 16:55 SEAST   Asian physical rubber prices are lower amid the slump in rubber futures. “It’s a scary market out there,” says a Singapore-based dealer.   There aren’t many trades done as several buyers are out bargain-hunting, but to no avail, as producers […]

Asian Rubber Slumps; Intervention Not Yet Under Consideration

Asian Rubber Slumps; Intervention Not Yet Under Consideration   21 April 2014, 17:55 SEAST   Asian rubber slumped Monday, with the benchmark contract in Tokyo falling to fresh four-and-a-half year lows as investors rushed to cut their losses in a second straight day of selloff.   Benchmark September natural rubber on the Tokyo Commodity Exchange settled 2.4% […]