Indonesian palm oil output could slow
Crude palm oil (CPO) output from Indonesia, the world's second largest producer, could slow because of security problems at plantations and side effects of an economic crisis, the head of an industry group said.

Oil prices may raise Philippine inflation
The Philippines annual inflation in June was probably slightly higher than in May due to the effects of a petroleum price hike and an uptick in food prices.

Precious metals continue to rise; palm oil dips
Both the precious metals, silver and gold, continued to rise on the bullion market on increased buying activity and closed with further smart gains.