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Natural Gas Sep '16 (NGU16)

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Natural Gas Futures Market News and Commentary

Nat-Gas Prices Recover on Strong LNG Shipments

July Nymex natural gas (NGN26) on Friday rose +0.033 (+1.07%).

Nat-gas prices on Friday rallied +1.07%, overcoming part of Thursday’s sharp sell-off of -3.08% that was sparked by news that EIA nat-gas inventories rose by +108 bcf the week ended June 5, above expectations of +100 bcf. 

Nat-gas prices on Friday found support on news of higher gas flows through LNG export terminals, which indicated stronger demand for US gas. 

However, gains were curbed by forecasts for cooler weather in the coming weeks.  The Commodity Weather Group predicted below-average temperatures across the Midwest through June 16.

US (lower-48) dry gas production on Friday was 111.7 bcf/day (+4.2% y/y), according to BNEF.  Lower-48 state gas demand on Friday was 75.9 bcf/day (+9.1% y/y), according to BNEF.  Estimated LNG net flows to US LNG export terminals on Friday were 19.1 bcf/day (+11.9% w/w), according to BNEF.

Nat-gas prices have medium-term support on the outlook for tighte... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Natural Gas
Contract Size
10,000 MMBtu (million British thermal units)
Tick Size
0.001 per MMBtu ($10.00 per contract)
Trading Hours
5:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. (Sun-Fri) (RTH 8:00a.m. - 1:30p.m.) (Settles 1:30p.m.) CST
Exchange
NYMEX
Point Value
$10,000
Margin/Maintenance
$3,323/3,021
First Notice Date
08/30/16
Expiration Date
08/29/16 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Natural Gas Sep '16
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Sep Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 9, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
586,195 (-12,521)
410,457 (-14,346)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
240,948 (+1,640)
434,905 (+9,482)
Producers - Long / Short
240,630 (-11,444)
261,703 (-13,154)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
218,259 (-3,013)
21,448 (-3,128)
Managed Money - Long / Short
190,936 (+1,291)
313,553 (+9,054)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
50,012 (+349)
121,352 (+428)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
2.523 +13.08%
on 08/12/16
2.907 -1.86%
on 08/26/16
-0.023 (-0.80%)
since 07/29/16
3-Month
2.326 +22.66%
on 05/31/16
2.990 -4.58%
on 07/01/16
+0.508 (+21.66%)
since 05/27/16
52-Week
2.009 +42.01%
on 03/07/16
2.990 -4.58%
on 07/01/16
-0.074 (-2.53%)
since 08/28/15

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July Nymex natural gas (NGN26 ) on Friday rose +0.033 (+1.07%). Nat-gas prices on Friday rallied +1.07%, overcoming part of Thursday’s sharp sell-off of -3.08% that was sparked by news that EIA nat-gas...

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Crude Oil Prices Whipsaw Sharply Lower on Iran Peace Hopes

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CLN26 : 84.88s (-3.23%)
RBQ26 : 2.9867s (-1.94%)
Nat-Gas Prices Tumble as Weekly Inventories Surge

July Nymex natural gas (NGN26 ) on Thursday fell -0.098 (-3.08%). Nat-gas prices tumbled to a 2-week low on Thursday and settled sharply lower after weekly US nat-gas supplies rose more than expected....

NGN26 : 3.120s (+1.07%)
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CLN26 : 84.88s (-3.23%)
RBQ26 : 2.9867s (-1.94%)
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Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 2.928
1st Resistance Point 2.890
Last Price 2.853s
1st Support Level 2.821
2nd Support Level 2.790
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 2.990
Last Price 2.853s
Fibonacci 61.8% 2.615
Fibonacci 50% 2.500
Fibonacci 38.2% 2.384
52-Week Low 2.009

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