Key Moments
- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed lower on Thursday amid mixed regional futures.
- Sentiment weakened as crude oil prices moved unevenly and the ringgit strengthened versus the dollar.
- SMR 20 slipped to 742.5 sen per kg at 3 pm, while latex-in-bulk held at 576 sen.
Market Overview
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended the session weaker, as traders reacted to mixed signals from regional rubber futures.
Crude oil swings and a stronger ringgit also dampened trading mood, according to a dealer.
Crude Oil and Macro Influences
Oil prices stayed mostly stable after President Donald Trump stepped back from tariff threats over Greenland.
Meanwhile, markets digested data showing a rise in US crude inventories and reports of recent supply disruptions.
“However, losses were limited by worries over shrinking raw material supplies in major rubber-producing countries due to bad weather, plus China’s latest stimulus measures,” she told Bernama.
At the time of writing, Brent crude traded down 0.61% at US$64.82 a barrel.
Rubber Price Levels
By mid-afternoon, physical rubber prices in Kuala Lumpur reflected the softer tone.
| Time | Grade | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 pm | SMR 20 | 742.5 sen per kg | Down 1 sen |
| 3 pm | Latex-in-bulk | 576 sen | Unchanged |
The small drop in SMR 20 contrasts with the steady latex-in-bulk price, showing selective weakness in the physical rubber segment amid wider macro crosscurrents.
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