The article reports a decrease in rubber prices across various exchanges and markets, including the Osaka Commodity Exchange, Shanghai, and Singapore, due to factors such as falling oil prices, expectations of interest rate hikes, and concerns over Thailand's rubber production due to heavy rain. Additionally, the Indian rubber market is experiencing a standstill as tire companies have ceased purchasing raw materials, leading to a gap between the buying and selling prices. Concurrently, the article also highlights an increase in raw sugar prices in the New York Stock Exchange due to short-term supply shortages, despite a high white sugar premium leading mills to prioritize refined sugar production.