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Sugar Prices Climb on Global Weather Concerns

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.17 (+1.15%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +4.00 (+0.91%). Sugar prices rallied on Thursday amid growing worries that dry weather from an El Niño weather event could disrupt global sugar production. The emergence...

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El Niño Fears Spark Short Covering in Coffee Futures

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) on Thursday closed up +5.10 (+1.90%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) closed up +71 (+2.13%). Coffee prices settled higher on Thursday as concerns that an El Niño weather pattern could hurt Brazil's coffee crop next year sparked short covering in coffee futures. Coffee...

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Hurricane season expected to be mild in 2026, but officials urge Texans to stay prepared

A strong El Niño weather pattern is expected to develop and intensify during the 2026 hurricane season, which could suppress the formation of tropical storms and hurricanes.

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Forecasters say this year’s Atlantic hurricane season will be calmer than typical - but the Pacific coast isn’t as lucky

That’s because of a forming climate pattern known as a super El Niño

The Independent UK

El Niño Fears Push Coffee Prices Higher

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) today is up +4.85 (+1.81%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) is up +64 (+1.92%). Coffee prices are moving higher today as concerns that an El Niño weather pattern could hurt Brazil's coffee crop next year sparked short covering in coffee futures. Coffee trade...

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How a super El Niño could trigger global famine

Extreme heat and drought could damage harvests and worsen global food insecurity this summer.

The Conversation

Hurricane forecasts have improved dramatically, saving lives, but federal cuts threaten to stretch NOAA to the breaking point

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1, and while a developing El Niño might result in a tamer season than in the past few years, all it takes is one big storm hitting a populated area to make it a bad hurricane season.

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I Can't Take This 'Super El Niño' Seriously, And I Blame Chris Farley

It’s Spanish for…The Niño

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Sugar week optimism hinges on El Niño impacts, petrobras policy

The sugar industry is seeking price drivers amidst a weak market, with focus on Brazilian gasoline prices and El Niño's impact on production.

The Economic Times

Credicorp Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Credicorp (NYSE:BAP) reported a strong first quarter of 2026, with management citing record-high net income, robust loan growth, improved asset quality and expanding contributions from digital initiatives as key drivers of performance. Chief Executive Officer Gianfranco Ferrari said the company del

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'The biggest El Niño event since the 1870s': 'Super' El Niño is now the most likely scenario by the end of this year ‪—‬ and the humanitarian cost could be huge

A "very strong" El Niño is now the most probable scenario for the October-to-February period.

LiveScience

Biggest ever Super El Niño may be coming next month and it could be worse than the 1877 disaster that killed millions in India and China

Forecasters warn a powerful Super El Niño, similar to the one causing the 1876-1878 famine, could develop in 2026. This event is linked to higher global temperatures and severe weather disruptions, potentially weakening India's monsoon and stressing agriculture worldwide.

The Economic Times

A ‘super El Niño?’ Why it’s too early to forecast one with certainty, but not too soon to prepare

Talk of a “super El Niño” developing in 2026 is gaining momentum, with concerns rising that this climate pattern could bring extreme rainfall, heat, drought and destructive flooding around the world.

The Conversation

Super El Niño: Experts Warn Of 'Modern History' Weather Events Hitting The UK

A super El Niño could cause record-breaking temperatures in the UK by 2027, with experts predicting unprecedented heat due to this natural weather phenomenon.

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Once-in-a-century 'super' El Niño in the cards as ocean temperatures reach near record highs in April

Climate scientists have revealed that last month's sea surface temperatures were the second-warmest for any April on record, reflecting the emergence of El Niño.

Euronews

From record heat to floods and drought – what’s in store if a ‘super’ El Niño hits this year

Climate scientists warn that the strongest El Niño on record could hit later this year but it is "not the reason to freak out".

The Independent UK

Scientists issue ‘Godzilla’ El Niño warning with temperatures set to reach record highs

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International Business Times UK

'Super El Niño' Could Fuel Dangerous Weather, Extreme Heat and Flood Risks Across Multiple Continents

Forecasters warn of a potential 'Super El Niño' that could cause record heat, severe droughts, and storms globally. Rising Pacific Ocean temperatures may lead to significant climate disruptions.

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The Economic Times

Heat waves spell more trouble for oil-hit Asia

Asia faces a new inflation threat from El Niño as rising temperatures and dry weather are all set to increase food costs. This comes on top of existing oil price shocks. Countries like the Philippines and Pakistan are already seeing high inflation. El Niño is expected to intensify these pressures…

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El Niño looms: Near-record sea temperatures in April raise fears of more global heat

The last major El Niño event saw a string of heat records, and scientists fear warming seas signal more extreme weather to come.

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Cocoa Prices Surge on El Niño Fears

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Thursday closed up +292 (+7.06%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed up +189 (+6.09%). Cocoa prices on Thursday extended this week's sharp rally, with NY cocoa posting a 3-month high and London cocoa posting a 3.5-month high. Cocoa prices surged...

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El Niño Concerns Push Cocoa Price Sharply Higher

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is up +257 (+6.22%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is up +175 (+5.64%). Cocoa prices today added to this week's surge, with NY cocoa posting a 2.75-month high and London cocoa posting a 3.5-month high. Cocoa is rallying sharply today...

The Independent UK

Scientists warn super El Niño could drive record global heat

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The Independent UK

Wet, Hot American Summer: Why this year’s El Niño could bring storms and record temperatures

Under expected conditions, 2026 and 2027 could be among the warmest years on record

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s south-east set for drier and hotter winter as BoM forecasts potential El Niño

Queensland and NSW set for lower than usual rainfall in May, June and July, while temperatures in most of the country likely to be higher than normal

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