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Commission strengthens support for EU Deforestation Regulation implementation and proposes extra 12 months of phasing-in time, responding to calls by global partners

The Commission is today publishing additional guidance documents and a stronger international cooperation framework to support global stakeholders, Member States and third countries in their preparations for the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regu


Swiss central bank cuts rates by a quarter point in third trim this year

The Swiss National Bank on Thursday took a third step to loosen monetary policy this year, bringing its key interest rate down by 25 basis points to 1.0%.


Japanese rubber futures climb

Japanese rubber futures rose over 1% on Thursday on hopes of fresh fiscal stimulus measures from top consumer China, although lower synthetic rubber and oil prices limited gains.


Inflated natural rubber prices to impact profitability of tyre makers: Crisil

Tyre manufacturers are facing profitability issues due to a more than 33% rise in natural rubber prices in the first five months of this fiscal year. CRISIL Market Intelligence & Analytics notes that strong demand and limited supply have pushed domestic p


Asia-Pacific markets rise as investors digest China economic data, await Fed rate verdict

Asia-Pacific markets were mostly higher Monday, as investors parsed through economic data from China and awaited the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy move.


Malaysia’s natural rubber production rises 27% in July

According to the statistics department, China is the main export destination, accounting for 30% of total exports. Exports of natural rubber increased by 21% to 48,199 tonnes in July 2024, driven by products such as gloves, tyres, tubes, and rubber thread


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