Explainer-Why a super El Niño leaves tropical commodities acutely exposed

Why a super El Niño leaves tropical commodities acutely exposed

Global forecasters say an El Nino weather pattern is strengthening and could develop into a ‘very strong’ event that boosts temperatures, disrupts rainfall and poses risks to crops the world over

Explained: Why a super El Niño leaves tropical commodities acutely exposed

A strengthening El Niño could disrupt global supplies of cocoa, coffee and sugar through drought, heat and excessive rainfall. Forecasters see a greater than 90% chance of a very strong event, posing fresh risks to major producing regions.

Could a Super El Niño Send Cocoa, Coffee and Sugar Prices Higher?

A potentially very strong El Niño is emerging as a major risk for global agricultural markets, threatening to disrupt rainfall, raise temperatures and expose some of the world’s most important tropical crops to severe weather stress. The U.S. Climate Prediction Center now sees a greater than 90% chance of a very strong El Niño during […] The post Could a Super El Niño Send Cocoa, Coffee and Sugar Prices Higher? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

El Nino Risks Lift Cocoa - ADM Investor Services

COCOA December Cocoa was higher early Wednesday following a lower close on Tuesday as the... The post El Nino Risks Lift Cocoa appeared first on ADM Investor Services.

How investors can weather El Niño

From sugar and cocoa to copper and credit, El Niño could create divergent risks across commodities, regions and asset classes.