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NIWA's seasonal outlook says international models give a 65% chance that the tropical Pacific transitions toward El Niño over September to November 2018, rising to 78% for March to May 2019. The event is not expected to be strong and may lean toward a central Pacific type.
The SOI turned negative in August.
A developing El Niño raises the risk of drought in Australia, Southern Africa and Southeast Asia, which can cut oilseed, palm and grain output and support prices for feed ingredients later in the 2018-19 season.
niwa.co.nzAug 30, 2018After 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 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.
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.
