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The ECB Economic Bulletin says an El Niño is almost certain to emerge in late 2023, with a 99% probability, and a 66% chance it will be strong. The article examines how it could affect global food supplies and prices.
A strong El Niño typically cuts output in Asia, Australia and parts of the Americas, tightening grain, oilseed and rice supplies and supporting prices into 2024.
ecb.europa.euAdolfsen, Jakob Feveile, Lappe, Marie-SophieSep 28, 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 1,079 past bullish weather events, Soybeans moved a median +0.3% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.4% to +2.0%), 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.
