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If you haven't made up your mind on buying a new electric car, it may be worth waiting a little longer.

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rebounded on Friday after a two-day fall, lifted by firmer oil prices, although the most-active contract still suffered a weekly decline amid ample rubber supply and soft demand for end-products.

Nonetheless, almost a fifth of new cars were rechargeable, while all-electric cars represent one-tenth.

The rupiah is among Asian currencies that have weakened against the US dollar this year. It’s a double-edged sword for workers, and industries that import raw materials will be hit, economists say.

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The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association says it foresees demand surging to 450 billion pieces by 2027.

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures edged down on Wednesday, as investors flocked to safe-haven assets amid heightened global tensions, while lower oil prices also weighed on sentiment.