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Coffee Prices Slump as Volatile Trading Continues

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is down -13.00 (-3.74%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is down -201 (-4.97%). Coffee prices are moving sharply lower today, continuing the volatile price swings seen this week. After Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) raised margin requirements again for coffee futures trading earlier this...

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Tropical forests can stop acting as carbon sinks during El Niño, says research

Tropical forests draw down and store large quantities of CO₂ from the atmosphere. The Amazon rainforest in South America, for example, stores approximately 123 billion tonnes of carbon – more than is stored in any other terrestrial ecosystem in the world. But these forests are facing a critical challenge.

The Conversation

Monsoon revival lifts kharif hopes, but experts say El Niño threat is far from over

India’s southwest monsoon has bounced back after a weak June, cutting the rainfall deficit and boosting kharif prospects. Experts caution, however, that the El Nino risk isn’t over.

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How El Niño and climate change are reshaping India's monsoon

El Niño explained: The southwest monsoon has regained strength across India after a weak start. Multiple weather systems are now actively influencing the country's rainfall patterns. Climate change is making India's rainfall more erratic and extreme. Longer dry spells are now interrupted by very heavy rain events. Adapting to these…

The Economic Times

Historic El Niño able to supercharge extreme weather looks increasingly likely – researchers

Models show overwhelming chance that this year’s El Niño to rank among largest going back to 1950

The Guardian - US

A big El Niño is likely. Australia needs to get ready now for drought, fire and the unknown

This year’s El Niño is expected to be strong to very strong, tilting the odds toward a hotter, drier winter and spring across southern and eastern Australia. Droughts, water shortages and a dangerous fire season become more likely.

The Conversation

Coffee Prices Finish Sharply Higher in Illiquid Market

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Thursday closed up +38.10 (+12.30%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed up +302 (+8.07%). Coffee prices settled sharply higher on Thursday, continuing the volatile price swings seen this week. After Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) raised margin requirements for coffee futures trading earlier this...

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Coffee Prices Surge as Volatile Trading Continues

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is up +30.75 (+9.93%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +253 (+6.76%). Coffee prices are sharply higher today, continuing the volatile price swings seen this week. After Intercontinental Exchange raised margin requirements for coffee futures trading earlier this week, liquidity has...

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Coffee prices to stay high as volatility lingers, Lavazza says

Coffee prices are expected to remain unstable for at least two years. El Niño weather patterns also pose a significant threat to crop yields. Consumers should anticipate higher coffee prices for the foreseeable future.

The Economic Times

Coffee Prices Retreat on Speculation Recent Rally Was Overdone

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Wednesday closed down -7.80 (-2.46%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed down -131 (-3.38%). Coffee prices fell sharply for a second session on Wednesday, giving back nearly all of Monday's parabolic rally. The surge in coffee prices to Monday's significant highs pushed...

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Overbought Conditions Spur Technical Selling in Coffee Futures

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is -8.90 (-2.80%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is down -153 (-3.95%). Coffee prices are falling sharply for a second session today, giving back nearly all of Monday's parabolic rally. The surge in coffee prices to Monday's significant highs pushed prices to...

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School Assembly News Headlines Today, July 9: Top national, world & sports news; Thought of the Day and news for students

School Assembly News Headlines: Monsoon showers bring relief to Delhi while Orange Alerts remain in place across several states. The Prime Minister's Office reviews El Niño's potential impact on agriculture and the economy. US authorities charge Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar in connection with a Canadian killing. Bahrain activates emergency…

The Economic Times

The Indo-Pacific is heating up, and the reason isn’t just super El Niño, but also gunpowder

In light of rising regional tensions, Prime Minister Modi embarked on a crucial visit to Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand. With China boasting the world’s largest navy and recent missile tests, Indonesia's security has come under scrutiny due to Beijing’s maritime claims. India’s stance promotes a free and open Indo-Pacific…

The Times of India

Coffee Prices Give Back More than Half of Monday's Surge

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Tuesday closed down -32.35 (-9.24%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed down -172 (-4.25%). Coffee prices settled sharply lower on Tuesday, giving back some of Monday's parabolic rally. The recent rally in coffee prices to Monday's significant highs pushed prices to heavily...

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Coffee Prices Retreat from Monday's Highs

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is down -32.00 (-9.14%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is down -189 (-4.67%). Coffee prices are falling sharply today, giving back some of Monday's parabolic rally. The recent rally in coffee prices to Monday's significant highs pushed prices to heavily overbought levels,...

The Economic Times

Super El Niño 2026 could be even stronger than expected: California could face flooding while the US braces for a harsh winter

A powerful Super El Niño is developing in the Pacific Ocean. Forecasters predict this climate phenomenon will intensify rapidly in coming months. This event may bring significant weather pattern changes across the United States. California could experience increased storm activity and flooding risks. Global weather extremes like droughts and heatwaves…

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Coffee Prices Surge on Brazil Weather Risks

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Monday closed up +48.75 (+16.19%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed up +328 (+8.83%). Coffee prices catapulted higher on Monday, with arabica posting a 5.5-month high and robusta reaching a 5-month high amid a delayed coffee harvest in Brazil. Safras & Mercado...

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Coffee Prices Surge as Brazil’s Harvest is Delayed

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is up +29.30 (+9.73%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +208 (+5.50%). Coffee prices are soaring today, hitting 5-month highs amid a delayed coffee harvest in Brazil. Safras & Mercado reported today that Brazil’s 2026/27 coffee harvest is 52% complete as...

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El Nino threatens to fuel coal power surge in India, study says

A potential super El Niño could put more pressure on India's power grid than any other country's and slow its transition away from coal, according to a new report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).

The Times of India

Oceans hit record June temperatures as El Niño builds: Why the world is heading for more heat, floods and stronger cyclones

The world is heading for more heat, floods and stronger cyclones because record-breaking ocean temperatures are loading the climate system with enormous amounts of extra energy. More than 90% of the excess heat trapped by greenhouse gases has been absorbed by the oceans, causing sea surface temperatures to reach record…

The Conversation

A Super El Niño is coming: 5 hard-won lessons the world can learn from Africa

Climate prediction scientists announced in June 2026 that El Niño, a cycle that happens every two to seven years, had formed. It was expected to develop into one of the strongest on record – a “super” El Niño.

The Economic Times

El Niño effect: Bengaluru bans drinking water for car washing, gardening amid monsoon disruption

Bengaluru has prohibited the use of drinking water for car washing, gardening, road cleaning and construction activities as the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board seeks to conserve water amid El Niño-linked monsoon disruptions. The measures are aimed at ensuring drinking water security and promoting responsible use of potable water…

The Guardian - AU

Norfolk Island’s unique corals under triple threat from disease, El Niño and now government-approved dredging

Exclusive: Most of the island’s corals are likely to be species that have not been formally described by science, researcher says

Euronews

El Niño to ‘strengthen rapidly’ and fuel extreme weather. When will Europe face its wrath?

Forecasters warn that a strong El Niño is increasing the likelihood of extreme weather, but is Europe immune from its impact?

Homes & Gardens

El Niño Could Change Your Yard This Year – What Gardeners In Every Region Of The US Should Prepare For

Discover how changing weather patterns could affect your garden and what you can do

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