Record El Niño Forecast Ahead

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Record El Niño Forecast Ahead
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Record El Niño forecast for next 18 months. Potential worst damages ever. Forecasters warn.

Why this matters

Extreme weather hikes food and insurance costs. Farmers face crop losses. Energy from storms.

Quick take

Money Angle
El Niño disrupts ag commodities, raising prices.
Market Impact
Ag futures up on yield risks.
Who Loses
Farmers, consumers.
What to Watch Next
NOAA El Niño update.

Three takes on this

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Everyday American

Will this make day-to-day life better or worse for my family?

Storms flood homes, food pricier.

MAGA Republicans

What this likely confirms or alarms in their worldview.

Prep without panic.

Democrats

What this likely confirms or alarms in their worldview.

Climate action urgent.

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