QuantCube Technology has launched the Hydric Stress Indicator, a new tool designed to help commodity traders, financial institutions, agricultural growers, and food producers to monitor drought risks in key crop-producing regions across 20 countries.

Using real-time meteorological data and satellite imagery, the QuantCube Hydric Stress Indicator tracks water stress levels in the soil and provides early warnings of potential drought, categorised by agricultural commodity type, including for Corn, Soybean, Wheat, and Rice. By delivering daily insights into water stress levels, the indicator helps traders to forecast supply risks, anticipate price volatility, and optimise their strategies in an increasingly climate-driven market.

The QuantCube Hydric Stress Indicator demonstrates clear correlations between drought conditions and commodity price volatility to help commodity traders to optimise their trading strategies.

Provided at the country and regional levels, the QuantCube Hydric Stress Indicator delivers a comprehensive and actionable view of drought risks, enabling more informed decisions to mitigate the impact of extreme weather on the value of agricultural commodities.

The QuantCube Hydric Stress Indicator is available alongside QuantCube’s Agricultural Yield Forecasts, covering corn, soybean, wheat and rice at regional, national and global levels. By delivering real-time insights on the growth of these crops, the indicators provide a daily estimate on total yields at the end of the harvest up to eight months in advance of the publication of official data.