The Latest Breaking News from El Niño

Strength in Brazil’s Coffee Exports Slams Coffee Prices

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Thursday closed down -14.15 (-4.33%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed down -114 (-2.91%). Coffee prices settled sharply lower on Thursday, with arabica sliding to a 1-week low. Strength in Brazil’s coffee exports weighed on prices on Thursday after Cecafe reported that...

Barchart · Jul 16

Coffee Prices Tumble as Brazil’s Coffee Exports Rebound

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is down -13.60 (-4.16%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is down -116 (-2.97%). Coffee prices are moving sharply lower today, with arabica sliding to a 1-week low. Strength in Brazil’s coffee exports is weighing on prices today after Cecafe reported that Brazil’s...

Barchart · Jul 16

‘We are waiting with bated breath’: experts alarmed as BoM says gathering El Niño could be strongest on record

Most Australian capital cities have at least 80% chance of unusually warm and dry spring as climatologists watch developing system with increasing alarm

The Guardian - AU · Jul 16

Coffee Prices Jump on Brazilian Real Strength

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is up +11.00 (+3.33%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +116 (+3.03%). Coffee prices are moving sharply higher today. Since posting 5.5-month highs last week, coffee prices have whipsawed in a wide range below those highs amid illiquid trading conditions, leading...

Barchart · Jul 14

Will El Niño drought hit food prices in South Africa? Earlier rains and grain stocks offer hope

The likely impact of the expected El Niño on South Africa’s agriculture and food prices in 2027 is a major point of discussion among analysts and economists in the country.

The Conversation · Jul 14

California faces highest shark numbers in years as great whites head north

El Niño climate phenomenon heating waters off Mexico but incidents with humans remain a rarity

The Guardian - US · Jul 14

India inflation risks mount on renewed US-Iran tensions, El Nino

India's inflation faces an uncertain future outlook. Renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz may increase oil prices. An intensifying El Niño raises concerns about higher food costs. Economists expect the Reserve Bank of India to maintain rates. Policymakers are watching closely for broader price pressures.

The Economic Times · Jul 14

Coffee Prices Fall on Brazil Harvest Pressures

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Monday closed down -4.25 (-1.27%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed down -18 (-0.47%). Coffee prices were under pressure on Monday amid forecasts for dry weather this week in Brazil’s coffee-growing regions, which should allow the pace of the country’s coffee harvest...

Barchart · Jul 13

Dry Brazil Weather Forecasts Weigh on Coffee Prices

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is down -5.80 (-1.74%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is down -14 (-0.26%). Coffee prices are under pressure today amid forecasts for dry weather this week in Brazil’s coffee-growing regions, which should allow the pace of the country’s coffee harvest to accelerate....

Barchart · Jul 13

With an El Niño looming, Australia has new laws to stop water market manipulation

It might feel strange to talk about being able to trade water as a financial asset, in the same way as company shares or bonds. But water is big business.

The Conversation · Jul 12