Energy

Natural Gas Trending Sideways

Posted 11/08/2018 9:41AM CTJeff Ratajczak

Late last week natural gas gapped open almost .18 cents per bcf, but since then it has been trading sideways more than anything.  The 3.500 handle is well above last month’s trading range and congestion. You may see Natural gas try to close the gap over the next few trading days, but caution should be exercised because of the cold weather that has been forecast over the coming weeks.  Support is around 3.440.  Momentum studies are still trending higher, but should start to roll over if the current pattern remains intact.  

Increased daily production keeps the bull camp in check.  Daily and yearly increases in production are keeping a lid on prices. Today’s injection is expected at 56 bcf, which is more than the 5yr average of 48.   A move down to fill the gap would not surprise me. The market should continue to move sideways to lower if really cold weather does not move in.  It seems this year went from summer to winter, but what will happen when the temperature really gets bad?

Natural Gas Dec ’18 Daily Chart

Natural Gas Dec '18 Daily Chart

Jeff Ratajczak

Jeff attended Illinois State University. In 1993 Jeff began his financial career in the stock market as a retail broker. He transitioned to futures in 1999 with LFG Intermarket Group, which became ZAP Futures. In 2004 ZAP Futures was acquired by RJO Futures' parent company R.J. O'Brien. Jeff's focus is to assist clients in managing risk and speculate through futures and options strategies.