Seasonal

The expiring May futures contract is expected to open 3 cents higher Wednesday morning at $3.07 even though traders are factoring in not only weak forecast load figures, but also a deteriorating technical picture. Overnight oil markets fell.

June natural gas is expected to open 3 cents lower Monday morning at $2.07 as traders factor in lower near-term demand and a seasonal price-peaking window. Overnight oil markets rose.

June natural gas is expected to open 3 cents lower Monday morning at $2.07 as traders factor in lower near-term demand and a seasonal price-peaking window. Overnight oil markets rose.

Physical natural gas prices bounded higher on Monday for Tuesday trading as temperature outlooks in major eastern and Midwest population centers either held seasonal norms, or in the near term were forecast to drop below normal by, in some instances, double-digits.

October natural gas is set to open a penny higher Tuesday morning at $2.77 as traders watch to see if what some call a technical breakout has any staying power. Overnight oil markets advanced.

April natural gas is set to open 5 cents lower Wednesday morning at $2.80 as traders see minimal market impact from current weather forecasts and technicians see a deflationary price environment. Overnight oil markets fell.

January natural gas is seen opening 7 cents higher Tuesday morning at $3.22 as traders adjust their trading to expectations of less-aggressive and more uncertain post-Christmas cold and technicians hint at a buying opportunity. Overnight oil markets rose.

September natural gas is set to open 2 cents higher Wednesday morning at $3.92 as traders consider whether the seasonal cycle low might be in. Overnight oil markets rose.

September natural gas is set to open 3 cents higher Monday morning at $3.83 as traders mull whether the market is putting in a traditional seasonal low or about to resume its trend lower. Overnight oil markets fell.