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Bloomberg reports that the tropical Pacific is currently in a neutral state, with about a 70% chance of La Niña forming between August and October and possibly lasting into the Northern Hemisphere winter. La Niña brings cooler tropical Pacific waters.
The article links the outlook to cocoa, coffee and sugar markets.
A likely La Niña raises the risk of uneven rainfall in key growing regions over the coming season, which can tighten supplies and support prices. The direct effect on feed commodities in this piece is limited.
bloomberg.comDayanne Sousa, Ilena PengJul 29, 2024After 2,467 past weather events, CORN moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -1.5% to +1.7%), and +0.6% over 20.
After 1,964 past weather events, SOY moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -1.7% to +1.8%), and +0.3% over 20.
After 1,773 past weather events, WHEAT moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (52% higher; middle half -1.5% to +2.1%), and +0.2% over 20.
After 361 past weather events, PALMOIL moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -1.3% to +1.3%), and -0.2% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
