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Fears of a Poor India Monsoon Lift Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.16 (+1.15%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +12.50 (+2.94%). Sugar prices are climbing today on concerns that an emerging El Niño weather pattern will lead to a poor monsoon season in India, the world's...

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'Super El Nino' Map Shows First Signs of Massive 2026 Weather Shift Across the US

Meteorologists are observing early signs of El Niño, which could influence weather patterns across North America, potentially altering temperature, rainfall, and pressure patterns in the coming months.

International Business Times UK

Sugar Prices Fall on Stronger Production in Brazil

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.21 (-1.49%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -4.10 (-0.95%). Sugar prices added to this week's losses on Thursday, with NY sugar falling to a 1-month low and London sugar falling to a 5-week...

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Improved Supply Outlook Undercuts Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.19 (-1.34%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -2.80 (-0.65%). Sugar prices added to this week's losses today, with NY sugar falling to a 1-month low and London sugar falling to a 5-week low. Prices...

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Strong El Niño may stretch to 2028 as UN warns climate change to smash heat records in next 5 years

Climate scientists have warned that a "whole range of extreme weather events" are brewing, as a strong El Niño coincides with global warming.

Euronews

World almost certain to endure record hot year by 2030, UN warns

Global temperature record could be broken as soon as 2027, with El Niño expected later this year

The Guardian - UK

Higher Brazil Sucrose Yields Weigh on Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.40 (-2.75%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -7.10 (-1.63%). Sugar prices sold off on Wednesday, with NY sugar falling to a 1-month low and London sugar falling to a 3-week low on higher...

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Dollar Strength Knocks Cocoa Prices Lower

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Wednesday closed down -29 (-0.70%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed down -23 (-0.73%). Cocoa prices fell from 1.5-week highs on Wednesday and settled lower after the dollar index ($DXY ) recovered from early losses and moved higher, which spurred...

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Sugar Prices Fall as Brazil Ramps Up Sugar Production

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.38 (-2.61%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -6.70 (-1.53%). Sugar prices are selling off today, with NY sugar falling to a 1-month low and London sugar falling to a 3-week low on higher sugar...

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Sugar Prices Retreat as Crude Oil Slumps

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.16 (-1.09%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -5.50 (-1.24%). Sugar prices retreated on Tuesday, with NY sugar posting a 2.5-week low. Tuesday's fall in crude oil prices (CLN26 ) to a 2.5-week low...

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Cocoa Prices Jump on Adverse Global Weather Events

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +373 (+9.83%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed up +293 (+10.24%). Cocoa prices surged to 1.5-week highs on Tuesday amid fund short-covering, spurred by heavy rains in the Ivory Coast that have caused flooding and cut off...

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Sugar Prices Pressured by Weakness in Crude Oil

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.14 (-0.95%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -5.40 (-1.22%). Sugar prices are sliding today, with NY sugar falling to a 2.5-week low. Today's fall in crude oil prices (CLN26 ) to a 2.5-week low...

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Adverse Weather Spurs Short Covering in Cocoa Futures

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is up +392 (+10.33%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is up +310 (+10.84%). Cocoa prices surged to 1.5-week highs today on fund short-covering, spurred by heavy rains in the Ivory Coast that have caused flooding and cut off farmers' access...

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Heavy rain and storms expected in Australia’s south-east as severe weather warning issued for Tasmania

Bureau of Meteorology says thunderstorms could bring widespread rainfalls and flash flooding while there are ‘signs of El Niño development’

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Euronews

'We can halt warming – and we must': IPCC scientist on why Europe keeps choosing fossil fuels

'Budapest will also hit 50°C, the only question is when', predicts Hungarian climate scientist Diána Ürge-Vorsatz, a professor at CEU.

The Economic Times

Cautious on valuations, bullish on insurance and IT: How Nilesh Shetty is positioning for the next 12 months

A cautious Nilesh Shetty of Quantum Advisors warns of a possible earnings disappointment in the next three to six months, citing El Niño risks, IT job losses, and unabsorbed cost pressures. Despite the caution, he sees deep value in private banks, insurance, and large-cap IT. He is trimming metals, autos,…

The Economic Times

A scorching Asian summer will add to risk of surging gas prices

Global gas markets are on edge as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. Traders are watching China and weather forecasts closely. Hotter summers in Asia, potentially fueled by El Niño, will increase air conditioning use. This could boost demand for liquefied natural gas, especially from China, leading to fiercer…

The Economic Times

'Inflation and unholy mess:' Why Nithin Kamath thinks RBI may not stay soft on interest rates

Nithin Kamath warned that a weak monsoon caused by El Niño and rising global oil prices linked to the Iran conflict could sharply increase inflation in India. He said higher food and fuel costs may force the RBI to raise interest rates, hurting growth and market sentiment.

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The Guardian - UK

Parts of England expected to hit 35C in ‘unprecedented’ May heatwave

Monday predicted to be hottest May day on record by large margin, as climate crisis makes 30C days more common

The Economic Times

Nautapa returns: India braces for ‘nine burning days’ amid Super El Nino heat

India braces for Nautapa, the peak of summer heat. Intense heatwaves are expected from May 25 to June 2. This period coincides with a strong El Nino, intensifying global temperatures. Many Indian cities are among the world's hottest. Temperatures are forecast to reach 40°C to 46°C in several regions. Dry…

The Guardian - UK

Squeals of horror over price caps – but how are we going to fix our broken food system?

Global events and the climate crisis have left Britain’s food system dangerously exposed and in desperate need of an overhaul

Barchart

Stronger Thailand Sugar Exports Pressure Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Friday closed down -0.20 (-1.34%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -2.60 (-0.58%). Sugar prices settled lower on Friday, consolidating above Monday's 2-week lows. Strength in sugar exports from Thailand, the world's second-largest sugar exporter, weighed on...

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Sugar Prices Slip on Stronger Sugar Exports from Thailand

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.21 (-1.41%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -3.20 (-0.72%). Sugar prices are weaker today as they consolidate above Monday's 2-week lows. Strength in sugar exports from Thailand, the world's second-largest sugar exporter, is bearish...

The Guardian - US

Why an immense marine heatwave off the US west coast has alarmed scientists

What does a surge in ocean temperatures, compounded with El Niño, bode for the summer?

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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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