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The IRI February 2020 ENSO Quick Look reports that east-central Pacific sea surface temperatures were neutral but slightly above average in mid-February. Model forecasts favor warm-neutral conditions through spring, cooling to average by early summer.
A neutral ENSO outlook suggests no strong El Niño or La Niña shock to major grain and oilseed crops in the coming season, so it adds little price pressure.
iri.columbia.eduFeb 18, 2020After 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, Soybeans 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 (SRW) 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, Palm Oil 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.
