Rubber Market Ends Mixed, In Tandem With Regional Futures
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today, in tandem with regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.
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By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today, in tandem with regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.
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By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
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By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
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By Zarul Effendi Razali
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