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Natural Gas Apr '23 (NGJ23)
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Natural Gas Futures Market News and Commentary

Crude Rallies on an Unexpected Decline in Weekly EIA Crude Inventories

July WTI crude oil (CLN23) on Wednesday closed up +0.79 (+1.10%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN23) closed up +7.69 (+3.00%).  

Crude oil and gasoline prices Wednesday closed moderately higher.  Signs of stronger Chinese crude demand pushed prices higher, as did a jump in U.S refinery runs to a 3-3/4 year high.  Also, an unexpected decline in weekly EIA crude inventories was bullish for crude prices.  

Chinese crude demand improved last month after China's May crude imports climbed to 12.16 million bpd, up +17% from April.

A bullish factor for crude was today's weekly EIA report that showed the U.S refinery capacity rate rose to a 3-3/4 year high of 95.8% for the week of June 2 as refiners ramp up gasoline production for the upcoming summer driving season, a typically strong time for gasoline consumption

Concerns about a slowdown in the global economy are bearish for energy demand and crude prices after today's economic news showed China May exports fell -7.5% y... 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
$4,400/4,000
First Notice Date
03/30/23
Expiration Date
03/29/23 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Natural Gas Apr '23
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Apr Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 30, 2023

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Commercials - Long / Short
529,765 (+1,561)
454,796 (+7,429)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
274,660 (+7,752)
380,830 (+1,644)
Producers - Long / Short
207,453 (-2,845)
323,689 (+9,173)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
216,942 (+6,298)
25,737 (+148)
Managed Money - Long / Short
214,771 (+6,581)
260,054 (+18,957)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
59,889 (+1,171)
120,776 (-17,313)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
1.944 +2.42%
on 03/29/23
3.027 -34.23%
on 03/03/23
-0.756 (-27.52%)
since 02/28/23
3-Month
1.944 +2.42%
on 03/29/23
4.051 -50.85%
on 12/29/22
-2.017 (-50.32%)
since 12/28/22
52-Week
1.944 +2.42%
on 03/29/23
6.165 -67.70%
on 06/13/22
-1.997 (-50.08%)
since 03/28/22

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Crude Rallies on an Unexpected Decline in Weekly EIA Crude Inventories

July WTI crude oil (CLN23 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.79 (+1.10%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN23 ) closed up +7.69 (+3.00%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Wednesday closed moderately higher. Signs of...

CLN23 : 72.45 (-0.11%)
RBN23 : 2.6567 (+0.59%)
Nat-Gas Closes Higher on Forecasts for Warmer U.S. Weather

July Nymex natural gas (NGN23 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.067 (+2.96%). July nat-gas Wednesday moved higher on forecasts for warmer U.S. weather, which will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers...

NGN23 : 2.323 (-0.26%)
Exxon’s Plan to Monetize “Carbon Capture”

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XOM : 108.53 (+2.24%)
NUE : 147.93 (+3.08%)
Crude Rallies on Dollar Weakness and an Unexpected Decline in EIA Crude Inventories

July WTI crude oil (CLN23 ) this morning is up +1.07 (+1.49%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN23 ) is up +5.95 (+2.32%). July Nymex natural gas (NGN23 ) is up +0.041 (+1.81%). Crude oil and gasoline prices...

CLN23 : 72.45 (-0.11%)
RBN23 : 2.6567 (+0.59%)
NGN23 : 2.323 (-0.26%)
DXY00 : 103.964 (-0.13%)
D-Day Doesn't Disappoint

Yesterday the markets moved Higher. Will the same hold true today? Read on to learn more...

Crude Prices Slip on Stronger Dollar and Weak Economic News

July WTI crude oil (CLN23) on Tuesday closed down -0.41 (-0.57%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN23) closed up +3.99 (+1.58%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Tuesday settled mixed. A stronger dollar Tuesday...

Nat-Gas Posts Modest Gains on Warm U.S. Temps

July Nymex natural gas (NGN23 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.017 (+0.76%). July nat-gas prices Tuesday posted modest gains on a warmer U.S. weather forecast that would boost nat-gas demand from electricity...

NGN23 : 2.323 (-0.26%)
Crude Prices Under Pressure from Global Energy Demand Concerns

July WTI crude oil (CLN23 ) this morning is down -0.23 (-0.32%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN23 ) is up +3.75 (+1.49%). July Nymex natural gas (NGN23 ) is up +0.024 (+1.07%). Crude oil and gasoline prices...

CLN23 : 72.45 (-0.11%)
RBN23 : 2.6567 (+0.59%)
NGN23 : 2.323 (-0.26%)
No Surprise as OPEC+ Trims Production

OPEC, the international oil cartel, meets twice yearly in a formal gathering in Vienna, Austria. The members convene to debate and decide on petroleum production policy for the coming months to balance...

CLN23 : 72.45 (-0.11%)
QAQ23 : 76.86 (-0.12%)
Are the Bears In the Driver's Seat?

Crude Oil futures have surrendered any potential constructive response to...

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Sell Signal with a Soft Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 2.207
2nd Resistance Point 2.145
1st Resistance Point 2.068
Last Price 1.991s
1st Support Level 1.929
2nd Support Level 1.867
3rd Support Level 1.790

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52-Week High 6.165
Fibonacci 61.8% 4.553
Fibonacci 50% 4.055
Fibonacci 38.2% 3.556
Last Price 1.991s
52-Week Low 1.944

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