Market Trend:
The global rubber market is showing a positive trend. Futures prices in Japan (OSE) and China (SHFE) moved higher, supported by stronger physical rubber prices in Thailand and improving global market sentiment.
International Prices:
• Japan OSE (Sep contract): 396.7 yen/kg (+0.69%)
• China SHFE (Sep contract): 17,380 yuan/ton (+1.19%)
• Singapore SICOM (TSR20): 210.2 cents/kg (+0.5%)
Thailand export prices also increased:
• RSS3: 87.19 baht/kg (+0.22%)
• Block rubber: 73.27 baht/kg (+1.91%)
Key Market Drivers:
• Rising crude oil prices above $100/barrel supporting natural rubber demand.
• Strong global stock markets, with Japan’s Nikkei hitting a record high.
• Growth in the automobile sector, with Tesla reporting 16% revenue growth in Q1 2026, indicating strong tyre demand.
Market Outlook:
The rubber market remains slightly bullish in the short term. If key resistance levels (around 400 yen in Japan and 17,500 yuan in China) are broken, prices may move higher.
Trading Insight:
Hold stock carefully and consider partial selling near higher price levels to manage risk.
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