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UN Warns of Supersized El Niño Impacting Global Economy and Markets

Updated 2026-09-03 12:10 UTC 1 source Negative

The UN warns that a strong El Niño event is likely to cause significant economic and market disruptions, with high risks of floods, drought, and extreme heat persisting until February 2027.

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'Danger zone of extreme weather': UN warns of supersized El Niño set to hit global economy and markets

Latest modeling shows high risks of floods, drought and extreme heat persisting until February 2027.

2026-09-03 11:58 UTC