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Changing Global Dynamics Affecting Soybeans and CPO

Alvin Tai, Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence

17-Oct-25 07:30

Changing Global Dynamics Affecting Soybeans and CPO

Alvin Tai, Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, remains positive on the palm oil sector for the rest of the year, despite weaker soybean prices after China stopped buying from the U.S. However, he notes that the 2026 outlook will hinge on Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel mandate and its implementation.


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Tags:  soybeans,  us-china tensions,  us-china trade war,  US farmers,  cpo,  palm oil,  president donald trump,  president xi jinping, 


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