Physical natural gas for Thursday delivery gained ground in Wednesday's trading with higher quotes in the Gulf, Midwest, Midcontinent, Rockies and California equalling lower readings in New England. The overall market was unchanged at an average of $2.35.
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Expired May Contract Drifts Higher; Physical NatGas Inches Up
Natural gas for delivery Wednesday was mixed in Tuesday's trading. A few points posted losses, but by and large gains of a few pennies were widespread. Overall, the market added 4 cents to $2.35, with broad gains in New England, the Gulf Coast, Midwest and California able to offset weakness in the Mid-Atlantic and Marcellus.
Natural Gas Forward Markets Look to May and Beyond
Traders in the natural gas forward market eyeing May, June and the remainder of the summer strip don’t seem to be expecting much in the way of surprises. Some obvious considerations seem to be the degree to which reductions in industry capital expenditures will reduce production, the usual hurricane forecasts and the weather in general.
NatGas Cash, Futures Slide Lower; Traders Mull Market’s Next Move
Physical natural gas slipped lower in Monday's trading for Tuesday deliveries as traders find themselves staring down the barrel of a near-term market environment that may feature a series of triple-digit additions to storage and elimination of the year-on-five-year storage deficit.
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Handful of Rigs Creep Back to NatGas Plays in Latest Count
It's too early for natural gas lovers to gloat, but judging by the latest Baker Hughes Inc. rig count from Friday, the dry stuff could be making a bit of a comeback…
Weekend, Monday NatGas Slumps; Futures Barely Budge
Weekend and Monday natural gas went begging in Friday trading as temperature forecasts remained moderate, making it less attractive for buyers to commit to three-day deals.
Contractors Fret as Physical NatGas, Futures Grind Lower
Natural gas for delivery Friday eased in Thursday's trading as traders generally elected to get deals done before the mid-morning release of government storage data.
Natural Gas Futures Lower Following Storage Report
Natural gas futures gave ground after the release of government inventory figures showing an increase that was only slightly greater than what traders were expecting.
After Supreme Court Ruling, State Action by Retail Gas Buyers, Sellers Is Uncertain
Natural gas sellers could face antitrust lawsuits stemming from alleged past price manipulation in the Enron era that the U.S. Supreme Court said Monday is now open to state legal action (see Daily GPI, April 21). But the initial reaction in the industry is unclear on what action at the state level is likely to unfold.
Longer Term $3.75 Natural Gas In Play, Analysts Say; May Seen 3 Cents Higher
May natural gas is set to open 3 cents higher Wednesday morning at $2.60 as analysts adjust their 2015 price forecasts lower but see longer term prices over $1 higher. Overnight oil markets were mixed.