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Natural Gas Jul '21 (NGN21)

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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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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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What 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...

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Crude Oil Rallies on Concerns US-Iran War to Persist

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Thursday closed up +3.40 (+3.72%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed up +0.0945 (+3.08%). Crude oil and gasoline prices...

Xanadu Quantum Stock Is Surging on an Nvidia Boost. Should You Buy XNDU Stock Now?

Xanadu Quantum stock rallies as Nvidia announces new Ising AI models. But XNDU shares still run the risk of a drawdown as initial AI fervor cools.

Xanadu Quantum Stock Soared on Nvidia News. Does It Have Any Staying Power?

Shares popped 30% as Nvidia released its first set of open-source AI models for quantum computing.

Stocks Rally as Iran Announces Strait of Hormuz is “Completely Open”

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.87%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.33%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ...

169% Gains Meets a 410X P/E Ratio: Is There Any Upside Left for Lattice Semiconductor Stock?

Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) exhibits strong momentum and is trading at new all-time highs. The stock is up 169% over the past year. LSCC maintains a 100%...

Lucid Motors Just Got a New CEO. Does That Make LCID Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Lucid stock sinks as the EV maker names Silvio Napoli its new permanent CEO. But does that warrant buying LCID shares today? Let’s find out.

Earnings Preview: What to Expect From Occidental Petroleum's Report

Occidental Petroleum is expected to announce its fiscal first-quarter earnings next month, and analysts project a double-digit profit drop.

Marvell Technology Stock Just Hit New All-Time Highs. Should You Buy It Here?

Marvell Technology hits all time high following record results and Nvidia partnership.

3 Dividend Stocks Yielding Over 7% to Buy Now as Iran Ceasefire Talks Collapse

Rising geopolitical tensions are pushing investors toward high-yield dividend stocks for stability.

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