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Mintec's August ENSO update points to a Very Strong El Nino peaking in December at about +2.3C, up from +1.99C in July. It compares the event with 1982/83, 1997/98 and 2015/16 to assess commodity impacts.
A stronger forecast El Nino raises the probability of major yield losses in Asian rice, palm oil and Australian grains, supporting forward prices for those commodities.
mintecglobal.comLucy SimmondsSep 1, 2023After 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.
After 181 past bullish weather events, Palm Oil moved a median +0.5% over 5 sessions (56% higher; middle half -0.9% to +1.9%), and +0.3% 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 324 past neutral weather events, Soybeans moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (52% higher; middle half -1.4% to +1.7%), and +0.7% 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.
