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Natural Gas Jan '22 (NGF22)

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Natural Gas Futures Market News and Commentary

Nat-Gas Prices Rise as US Weather Forecasts Cool

May Nymex natural gas (NGK26) on Thursday closed up +0.037 (+1.42%).

Nat-gas prices settled higher on Thursday as a mixed US weather forecast sparked short-covering in nat-gas futures.  The Commodity Weather Group said that forecasts shifted cooler across the eastern two-thirds of the US through April 20, but above-average temperatures are expected in the eastern US and the Upper Midwest from April 21-25.

On Tuesday, nat-gas prices sank to a 17-month low due to above-normal spring temperatures that have reduced US nat-gas heating demand and expanded storage levels.  

Projections for higher US nat-gas production are negative for prices.  Last Tuesday, the EIA raised its forecast for 2026 US dry nat-gas production to 109.59 bcf/day from a March estimate of 109.49 bcf/day.  US nat-gas production is currently near a record high, with active US nat-gas rigs posting a 2.5-year high in late February.

US (lower-48) dry gas production on Thursday was 110.7 bcf/day (+3... Read more

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Crude Oil Prices Plunge on Opening of the Strait of Hormuz

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is down -11.82 (-12.48%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is down -0.2138 (-6.76%). Crude oil and gasoline prices have...

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Is a global crisis approaching?

Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran continue, but the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, and the global economy is already feeling the impact.

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Crude Stalls as Fragile Ceasefire Headlines Clash with Reality

Update: A ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon was “announced” yesterday mid-morning. The headline, followed up by a tweet from President Trump,...

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APA Corporation's Q1 2026 Earnings: What to Expect

APA Corporation will release its first-quarter earnings next month, and analysts anticipate a single-digit profit dip.

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Why Are Fridays in the Commodity Complex Easy to Predict?

As I've said before, the job of analyzing markets has grown much easier given the repetitive cycle of market drivers.

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Gasoline Price Predictions: Why Trump Is Calling for High Costs at the Pump to Last Through November (At Least)

Trump is warning Americans that gas prices, now averaging over $4 per gallon, could stay elevated or rise further through November because the Iran conflict...

Apple Stock: Why the Dow’s Best-Looking Chart Is Rotting from the Inside Out

If the “Hormuz Hurricane” doesn’t dissipate perfectly, the very margins that make Apple a safe haven could be the first to face a revision.

A $41 Million Reason to Buy Aehr Test Systems Stock Here

Aehr got a record follow-on order for custom AI ASICs testing.

What to Expect From Atmos Energy's Next Quarterly Earnings Report

Atmos Energy is expected to announce its fiscal second-quarter earnings next month, and analysts project a high single-digit profit growth.

This ETF Is Betting on the Frictionless Consumer. Should You?

After a long period of stagnation where fintech was overshadowed by the AI hardware race, the digital tollbooth model, as many refer to it, is making a...

Sugar Prices Sink as Crude Oil Plunges

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is down -0.41 (-3.00%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -7.10 (-1.70%). Sugar prices are sinking...

Cocoa Prices Plunge as Global Cocoa Demand Falters

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) today is down -152 (-4.51%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is down -96 (-3.85%). Cocoa prices are sharply lower today...

Lesser-Known Cadence Design Systems Just Landed Google and Nvidia Deals. Should You Buy CDNS Stock?

Cadence is an electronic design automation company that just announced new deals with Google and Nvidia.

How Much Higher Can Wheat Prices Go in April?

July soft red wheat futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

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