Cash prices galloped 35-40 cents higher across the country on Tuesday in response to Monday’s wild 37-cent jump in June gas futures and the continued strength in the gas and oil futures markets on Tuesday.
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Futures Advance 40 Cents as Technicals and Fundamentals in Bullish Agreement
Adding to strength experienced in the overnight access trading session, natural gas futures galloped higher Monday as short-covering made a indelible imprint on a market otherwise devoid of much trading liquidity. After gapping higher at the opening bell, the prompt June contract received a boost by supportive technical features as well as reports of nuclear unit problems. It closed at $5.689, up 43.4 cents for the session.
Speculative Shorts, New Weather Forecasts Bail Out Bulls
Fueled by continued below-normal temperatures and amidconflicting weather forecasts, natural gas futures galloped higheryesterday as institutional investors covered short positionsestablished over the past two and a half months.