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FEWS NET analysis links the current El Niño to shifting rainfall that could leave about 110 million people needing food assistance. Wetter conditions are expected in the southern US and Horn of Africa, while drier conditions are likely over southern Africa, Latin America, Australia and parts of Southeast Asia.
Yield effects are projected across key crops.
Drier conditions in Southeast Asia, southern Africa and Latin America threaten crop yields and can lift global grain and rice prices. The wetter southern US outlook is a partial offset.
scitechdaily.comEmily Cassidy, NASA Earth ObservatoryNov 1, 2023After 1,465 past bullish weather events, Corn moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.4% to +1.9%), and +0.9% over 20.
After 1,072 past bullish weather events, Wheat (SRW) moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (55% higher; middle half -1.4% to +2.3%), and +0.3% over 20.
After 179 past bullish weather events, Rough Rice moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (55% higher; middle half -1.4% to +2.5%), and +2.2% 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.
