The article provides an update on the current prices of pepper and rubber in various regions. In Vietnam, the pepper prices remain stable with Ba Ria - Vung Tau province setting the highest price at 79,000 VND/kg. Meanwhile, in Nigeria, the selling price of commodities like tomatoes, pepper, and onions is influenced by seasonal factors and inflation, with large bags of dried pepper costing 45,000 naira or more.
Shifting the focus to the rubber market, there's a mixed trend in prices. In Tokyo, the price for August 2021 delivery dropped by 0.25%, while in Shanghai, it increased by 0.64%. Over the past 10 days, rubber prices have seen an upward trend in Asian exchanges, with significant increases reported at the Osaka Commodity Exchange. Thai markets also show an increase in RSS 3 rubber prices. Additionally, the article mentions a decrease in natural rubber inventories in Shanghai, alongside an increase in inventories under futures contracts.