Oil prices rose on Thursday, pausing a five-day losing streak.

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SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures advanced on Tuesday, supported by weather concerns in top producer Thailand and firm downstream demand, although continued global trade tensions capped further gains. The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for January delivery was up 6.3 yen, or 1.99%, at 322.8 yen ($2.19) per kg.

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The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by weaker United States (US) economic data that weighed on the greenback and prompted investors to reassess market sentiment, an economist said.

The ringgit extended its gains to open higher against the US dollar today as investors sentiment on risk assets rebounded amid talks on possible United States (US) rate cut, an economist said.

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