Strong El Nino Likely to Develop, Threatening Global Soft Commodities
Cocoa, Coffee, and Sugar at Risk Due to Disrupted Rainfall and Temperature Increases
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Forecasters predict a strong El Nino by late 2023, posing risks to soft commodities like cocoa, coffee, and sugar due to disrupted rainfall and higher temperatures, potentially leading to reduced yields and price increases.
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El Nino events have historically impacted global commodity markets, especially soft commodities.
Forecasters anticipate a strong El Nino developing later this year, likely boosting global temperatures and disrupting rainfall patterns. This poses significant risks to soft commodities like cocoa, coffee, and sugar, particularly those grown in tropical regions. Past El Nino events have historically led to reduced yields and price surges for these crops. [...] (Full article content preserved with paragraph breaks)
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Offene Fragen
- Exact timing of El Nino's peak
- Full extent of yield reductions
