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Natural Gas Futures Post Second Straight Gain as Production Eases, Cash Prices Strengthen

Natural Gas Futures Post Second Straight Gain as Production Eases, Cash Prices Strengthen

Natural gas futures rallied on Monday as production slipped, expectations for strong cooling demand increased and a cut to global oil supplies created potential support for LNG prices. Coming off a 1.4-cent gain Friday, the July Nymex gas futures contract gained 7.3 cents day/day and settled at $2.245/MMBtu to start the new trading week. August…

June 5, 2023
Cold Snap, Bullish Storage Expectations Fail to Send Natural Gas Futures Higher; Spot Prices Steady

Cold Snap, Bullish Storage Expectations Fail to Send Natural Gas Futures Higher; Spot Prices Steady

Natural gas futures probed higher early Monday, with bulls seizing upon favorable near-term weather, steady export demand and market expectations for a seasonally robust inventory withdrawal. But intensifying stress in the global financial system ultimately curbed the momentum and left futures in the red as markets closed. At A Glance: Mixed weather outlook All eyes…

March 20, 2023
Oversold Natural Gas Futures Eke Out Small Price Gain, but Cash Continues to Retreat

Oversold Natural Gas Futures Eke Out Small Price Gain, but Cash Continues to Retreat

Coming off a week in which natural gas futures tumbled nearly 30 cents at the front of the curve, the Nymex March contract appears to be trying to find a bottom. The prompt month traded mostly range bound throughout Monday’s session before ultimately settling 4.7 cents higher at $2.457/MMBtu. At A Glance: Production recovering Weather…

February 6, 2023
Natural Gas Futures Open Week Sharply Higher, but Fail to Maintain $6 Handle

Natural Gas Futures Open Week Sharply Higher, but Fail to Maintain $6 Handle

Natural gas futures traded above $6.000/MMBtu to start the week as global supply concerns continued to infiltrate the U.S. gas market. With domestic gas demand at a seasonal low, however, early gains were pared and the November Nymex gas futures contract settled at $5.766, still up a significant 14.7 cents from Friday’s close. Spot gas…

October 4, 2021
October Natural Gas Futures Skyrocket Ahead of Expiration, Reach New 2021 High

October Natural Gas Futures Skyrocket Ahead of Expiration, Reach New 2021 High

Natural gas futures sailed higher on Monday, rallying for a third straight session ahead of prompt month expiration and amid a potential global energy supply crunch. The October Nymex contract spiked 56.6 cents day/day and settled at $5.706/MMBtu. October rolls off the board as the prompt month at the close of trading Tuesday. November jumped…

September 27, 2021
October Natural Gas Futures Drop a Third Straight Day on Fading Demand Forecasts

October Natural Gas Futures Drop a Third Straight Day on Fading Demand Forecasts

Natural gas futures faltered on Monday, extending to three days a losing streak that materialized alongside forecasts for cooler temperatures and moderating demand.     The October Nymex contract dropped 12.0 cents day/day and settled at $4.985/MMBtu. November fell 12.4 cents to $5.022. At A Glance: Futures fall amid autumn weather Forecasts call for mild conditions Global…

September 20, 2021
Natural Gas Forward Prices Explode as Ida Adds to ‘Precarious’ Storage Outlook

Natural Gas Forward Prices Explode as Ida Adds to ‘Precarious’ Storage Outlook

Though long gone from the Gulf Coast, Hurricane Ida’s devastation continued across the eastern United States ahead of the Labor Day weekend, wiping out significant production and causing widespread power outages along the way. Supply’s slow expected recovery fueled bullish momentum across natural gas forward curves for the trading period ending Sept. 1, resulting in…

September 3, 2021
Natural Gas Futures Start Week with Big Rally After Volatile Session; Cash Strengthens

Natural Gas Futures Start Week with Big Rally After Volatile Session; Cash Strengthens

Big fluctuations continued along the Nymex natural gas futures curve early Monday as traders wrestled with hotter shifts in the latest weather models and a step up in production. The September contract, which rolls off the board later this week, settled at $3.945, up 9.4 cents on the day. October also picked up 9.4 cents…

August 23, 2021
Technical Trading, Tightening Balances Drive Rebound for Natural Gas Futures; KMI Pipe Blast Rocks Western Cash

Technical Trading, Tightening Balances Drive Rebound for Natural Gas Futures; KMI Pipe Blast Rocks Western Cash

A technical bounce fueled by lower wind generation sent natural gas futures higher to start the week. The September Nymex gas futures contract settled Monday at $3.946, up 8.5 cents from Friday’s close. October climbed 8.5 cents to $3.960. Spot gas prices were mixed on Monday, with mostly mild weather across the country. However, big…

August 16, 2021
Cooler Weather Forecast, Persistently Softer LNG Volumes Send Natural Gas Futures Prices Tumbling

Cooler Weather Forecast, Persistently Softer LNG Volumes Send Natural Gas Futures Prices Tumbling

After another run toward $4.200/MMBtu last week, natural gas futures took a nosedive on Monday as long-range weather forecasts continued to cool while liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand remained well off recent highs. The September Nymex gas futures contract settled at $4.060, off 8.0 cents from Friday’s close. October dropped 7.9 cents to $4.075. Spot…

August 9, 2021
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