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Futures Pierce $5.00, Drop to New Six-Month Lows

The bears didn’t waste much time Tuesday evening. Minutes after Claudette was downgraded to a tropical storm, traders took the bull by the horns and were able to steer prices in overnight Access trading below key technical and psychological support at $5.00. When the regular, open-outcry session opened Wednesday morning, there was little question which direction prices were headed.

July 17, 2003

Despite Bearish Storage, Support Holds Yet Again

After failing to pierce through stubborn support, natural gasfutures rumbled higher yesterday afternoon as traders looked pastbearish storage data to focus on bullish technicals. The Februarycontract received the biggest buying boost, stretching 16.9 centshigher to close at $7.115.

January 25, 2001