
Forecasters say the odds of El Nino developing this year are about even, with the spring predictability barrier limiting forecast skill. The article recalls that the 2015-16 El Nino caused major droughts in Southeast Asia and Africa and floods in South America.
Uncertain El Nino odds leave the risk of drought in key feed grain and oilseed regions unresolved, which supports a modest weather premium in grain and soy markets. A confirmed event would likely lift prices more.
After 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.
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.