US tariff negotiations with key trading partners have shifted into high gear as economies race to avoid steeper duties before an Aug 1 deadline.

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures pared earlier losses, supported by concerns over adverse weather impacting Southeast Asian plantations and strengthening demand in China.

Oil prices rose on Thursday.

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures pared earlier gains after a four-session rally on Wednesday, as resilient supply and high inventory levels outweighed optimism in the automobile sector.

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The local note rises to 4.2195/4.2375, driven by cautious market sentiment ahead of the August 1 tariff deadline.