Thursday, September 17, 2009

Breaking News-RTRS-China state soy auction quiet over high set price

BEIJING, Sept 16 (Reuters) - China's weekly state soybean
auctions failed to attract bidders in Jilin and Inner Mongolia,
with only 15,500 tonnes of soybeans sold in northeast
Heilongjiang, or 3.1 percent of the total volume offered.
The highest price paid was 3,790 yuan ($555.3) per tonne,
down nearly 100 yuan compared with last week, when the market was
concerned about a drought in the major soy-growing area of
northeast China.

Breaking News-RTRS-UPDATE 1-Indonesia Aug palm oil exports up 65 pct - industry

JAKARTA, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Indonesian palm oil exports are estimated to have jumped 65 percent in August to 1.62 million tonnes from a year ago, data from the Indonesian Palm Oil Producers' association, GAPKI, showed on Wednesday.
August exports also rose 48 percent from 1.09 million tonnes shipped in July, the data showed.

Trader's Highlight

DJI-NEW YORK, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar slumped to near one-year lows on Wednesday, helping lift global stocks and commodities, as fresh U.S. data spurred optimism about an economic recovery and eroded demand for safe-haven assets.

Most prices for U.S. and euro zone government debt fell after a second day of surprisingly strong U.S. economic data fueled expectations of a robust recovery from the worst global downturn since World War Two.

The Dow Jones industrial average <.DJI> closed up 108.30 points, or 1.12 percent, at 9,791.71. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> added 16.13 points, or 1.53 percent, at 1,068.76. The Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> gained 30.51 points, or 1.45 percent, at 2,133.15.

A Reuters poll of economists in the United States and Europe released on Wednesday forecast strong U.S. economic growth in the current quarter after four quarters of decline. The poll put growth at a 3 percent annual rate, significantly higher than the 2.4 percent growth rate in the August poll.

NYMEX-NEW YORK, Sept 16 (Reuters) - U.S. crude futures rallied to above $72 and closed more than 2 percent higher on Wednesday, after government data showed that domestic crude inventories fell more than expected last week, against an industry report on Tuesday that supplies rose.

On the New York Mercantile Exchange, October crude settled up $1.58, or 2.23 percent, at $72.51 a barrel, trading from $70.14 to $72.56.

CBOT-SOYBEANS - November down 9-1/2 cents at $9.50-1/2 per bushel. Profit-taking after big gains on Tuesday as some forecasts showed a diminished threat of frost next week in the U.S. Midwest. Additional pressure from stepped-up farmer selling. Soy rallied Tuesday on a freeze threat for next week.
Declines limited by weak dollar, firm crude oil and gains in equities.

CBOT-SOYOIL - October down 0.05 at 34.38 cents per lb, December down 0.04 at 34.78. Following soybeans. Upturn in crude oil lends underlying support.

FCPO-JAKARTA, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Malaysian crude palm oil futures jumped 4.4 percent on Wednesday, their biggest one-day rise in more than six weeks, as investors covered short positions ahead of a long holiday weekend, traders said.

The benchmark December contract on the Bursa Malaysia Derivative Exchange rose 91 ringgit to 2,181 ringgit ($626.72) a tonne. Overall volume was more than double the usual at 24,932 lots of 25 tonnes each. The exchange will be closed on Sept. 21-22 for the Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr.

REGIONAL EQUITIES-BANGKOK, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Most Southeast Asian stock markets gained on Wednesday, buoyed by hopes for economic recovery, with Singapore outperforming as its property shares rallied after steep falls earlier in the week.

Singapore's benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) <.FTSTI> climbed 1.4 percent, with DBS Group , Southeast Asia's biggest lender, up 2 percent.

Thailand's index <.SETI> gained 1 percent, Malaysia's index <.KLSE> rose 0.5 percent to its highest since June 2008 and Indonesia's index <.JKSE> ended up 0.8 percent at its highest since May 2008.

In Kuala Lumpur, gainers included Proton , which surged 12 percent on continued market speculation that Malaysian billionaire Syed Mokhtar Al Bukhary may be interested in acquiring a controlling stake in the national car maker.

FCPO Daily: May trade in sideweways move


Market violated the resistance at 2170 convincingly following gap at 2122-2140 was covered. A sharp rebound had helped to cushion the market downside move and neutralised the overall daily technical landscape. Thus, market may move sideways and consolidate in near term. To the upside, resistance is looking at 2200-2220. While, downside support is pegged at 2119-2122 (leftover gap on 16/9/2009).

CBOT Soyoil Daily: into Correction zone


Market retreated after a sharp rebound. Correction mode is likely to take place in near term. Thus, we are looking for the upside resistance at USD36.19. Downside support is maintain at USD33.00.

NYMEX Crude: Gaining ground


Market is gaining ground with printed another long white candle. Market may continue to cap in the consolidation phase unless it manage to break out from the either USD73 or USD67 levels respectively to identify a clearer direction.

SSE Daily: Sideways to bias upside potential


Market is still maintain its upward posture despite a negative closing. Violation of the immediate resistance at 3060-3080 may provide more room to bias upside potential in near term. Next resistance will be followed by 3150. While, downside support is maintain at 2900 levels.

DJI Daily: May challenge 9800-10,000 levels


A triple digit up had proved to us that Bulls are ready to challenge the upside target at 9800-10,000 levels in anytime soon. Thus, we maintain positive towards the near term market. To the downside, support is pegged at 9600 levels.

FKLI Daily: TOPLESS!!!!


Market continue to ride on the uptrend following a convincing breakout from the recent high at 1215. Next resistance will be looking at 1230-1240 followed by 1250. To the downside, support is maintain at 1200.