Energy Market Analysis Report

2025-07-30 23:47

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Total supply decreased by 0.2 BCFD | Total demand decreased by 2.1 BCFD | Market is oversupplied by 8.0 BCFD

Technical Analysis

Overall Technical Score (-5 to +5): -2 (Moderately Bearish)
Current Price: $3.01
Signal: Moderately Bearish

Moving Averages (9/20)

BEARISH

MA(9): $3.17

MA(20): $3.3

Current Price is 3.01, 9 day MA 3.17, 20 day MA 3.3

MACD (12, 26, 9)

BEARISH

MACD: -0.1225

Signal: -0.0851

Days since crossover: 7

MACD crossed the line 7 days ago and is in a bearish setup

RSI (14)

NEUTRAL

Value: 37.43

Category: NEUTRAL

RSI is 37.43 (note 70% is overbought and 30% is oversold)

Volume (vs 20d Avg)

LOWER

Current: 5,093

Avg (20d): 110,090

Ratio: 0.05

Volume is lower versus 20 day average

Stochastic (14, 3)

OVERSOLD

%K: 3.72

%D: 6.46

Stochastic %K: 3.72, %D: 6.46. Signal: oversold

ADX (14)

NO TREND

ADX: 18.52

+DI: 13.55

-DI: 28.59

ADX: 18.52 (+DI: 13.55, -DI: 28.59). Trend: no trend

Williams %R (14)

OVERSOLD

Value: -96.28

Williams %R: -96.28 (oversold)

Bollinger Bands (20, 2)

BELOW MIDDLE

Upper: 3.67

Middle: 3.3

Lower: 2.93

Price vs BBands (20, 2): below middle. Upper: 3.67, Middle: 3.3, Lower: 2.93

Fundamental Analysis

Category Current (BCFD) Last Week Last Year 3 Yr Avg
Dry Production 106.7 106.5 101.8 99.8
LNG Imports 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1
Canadian Imports 6.2 6.6 6.5 6.17
Total Supply 112.9 113.1 108.4 106.07
Industrial Demand 21.8 21.6 21.2 21.2
Electric Power Demand 44.0 45.7 48.6 46.07
Residential & Commercial 9.5 9.6 8.5 8.93
LNG Exports 16.1 16.5 11.1 11.5
Mexico Exports 6.4 6.5 6.9 6.43
Pipeline Fuel 7.0 7.0 6.8 6.83
Total Demand 104.9 107.0 103.1 100.97
Supply/Demand Balance 8.0 6.1 5.3 5.1

Weather Analysis

Weather Impact Summary

Overall: COOLING dominated (HDD: 0.0, CDD: 16.0)
Residential/Commercial: LOW heating demand expected
Power Generation: HIGH cooling demand expected

Regional Weather Patterns

Northeast

Cooling dominated (CDD: 11.0)

Midwest

Cooling dominated (CDD: 13.5)

South

Cooling dominated (CDD: 15.5)

West

Cooling dominated (CDD: 29.0)

Degree Days by City

Chicago, IL

Heating Degree Days (HDD): 0
Cooling Degree Days (CDD): 13.5
Total HDD: 0
Total CDD: 76.0

New York, NY

Heating Degree Days (HDD): 0
Cooling Degree Days (CDD): 11.0
Total HDD: 0
Total CDD: 106.0

Houston, TX

Heating Degree Days (HDD): 0
Cooling Degree Days (CDD): 15.5
Total HDD: 0
Total CDD: 168.5

Los Angeles, CA

Heating Degree Days (HDD): 0
Cooling Degree Days (CDD): 29.0
Total HDD: 0
Total CDD: 205.5

Philadelphia, PA

Heating Degree Days (HDD): 0
Cooling Degree Days (CDD): 11.0
Total HDD: 0
Total CDD: 111.0

Economic Analysis

Economic Sentiment Summary

NEUTRAL - Mixed economic signals
Dollar Impact: Strong USD may pressure commodity prices
Industrial Demand: Weaker industrial demand signals
Interest Rate Impact: Stable/lower rates may support demand
Risk Sentiment: Low market volatility/risk appetite

Economic Indicators

USD_INDEX

99.8
Daily: 0.89 (0.9%)
Weekly: 2.42 (2.48%)

US_10Y

4.38
Daily: 0.05 (1.06%)
Weekly: -0.03 (-0.73%)

SP500

6362.9
Daily: -7.96 (-0.12%)
Weekly: -0.45 (-0.01%)

VIX

15.48
Daily: -0.5 (-3.13%)
Weekly: 0.09 (0.58%)

GOLD

3345.4
Daily: 22.0 (0.66%)
Weekly: -25.6 (-0.76%)

COPPER

4.44
Daily: -1.16 (-20.79%)
Weekly: -1.34 (-23.17%)

CFTC Commitment of Traders Analysis

Natural Gas Positioning (NAT GAS NYME - NEW YORK MERCANTILE EXCHANGE)

Report Date: 2025-07-22
Sentiment: Bearish and Strengthening
Positioning: Normal Range

Open Interest

1,525,865
Change: -25,123

Managed Money

-30,085
Change: -10,698
-2.0% of OI

Producer/Merchant

-41,577
Change: +3,391
-2.7% of OI

Swap Dealers

100,385
Change: -3,861
6.6% of OI

Other Reportables

-47,515
Change: +7,148
-3.1% of OI

Analysis Rationale (Managed Money):

  • Managed Money sentiment: bearish and strengthening

Crude Oil Positioning (WTI-PHYSICAL - NEW YORK MERCANTILE EXCHANGE)

Report Date: 2025-07-22
Sentiment: Bullish and Strengthening
Positioning: Normal Range

Open Interest

2,013,304
Change: -55,795

Managed Money

98,237
Change: +6,468
4.9% of OI

Producer/Merchant

286,090
Change: -17,329
14.2% of OI

Swap Dealers

-467,946
Change: +23,869
-23.2% of OI

Analysis Rationale (Managed Money):

  • Managed Money sentiment: bullish and strengthening

LNG Market Analysis

LNG Market Summary

TTF prices increased to 11.582 EUR/MWh (+0.026). JKM prices increased to 12.000 USD/MMBtu (+0.075). JKM is trading at a premium of 0.418 to TTF, indicating strong Asian demand.

TTF Prices

11.582

+0.026

Front month: AUG 25

As of 2025-07-30

JKM Prices

12.000

+0.075

Front month: SEP 25

As of 2025-07-30

JKM-TTF Spread

0.418

3.61%

JKM is trading at a premium to TTF, indicating strong Asian demand.

As of 2025-07-30

Forward Curves Visualization
TTF (EUR/MWh)
JKM (USD/MMBtu)
13.1
12.7
12.2
11.8
11.3
11.58
12.00
AUG 25
11.76
12.16
SEP 25
11.95
12.38
OCT 25
12.26
12.72
NOV 25
12.43
12.96
DEC 25
12.51
12.95
JAN 26
12.54
12.55
FEB 26
12.39
11.90
MAR 26
11.72
11.78
APR 26
11.52
11.84
MAY 26
11.49
11.96
JUN 26
11.52
12.06
JUL 26
TTF Forward Curve (Next 12 Months)
Month Price (EUR/MWh)
AUG 25 11.582
SEP 25 11.760
OCT 25 11.947
NOV 25 12.260
DEC 25 12.429
JAN 26 12.511
FEB 26 12.535
MAR 26 12.386
APR 26 11.716
MAY 26 11.523
JUN 26 11.493
JUL 26 11.522
JKM Forward Curve (Next 12 Months)
Month Price (USD/MMBtu)
SEP 25 12.000
OCT 25 12.165
NOV 25 12.375
DEC 25 12.725
JAN 26 12.955
FEB 26 12.950
MAR 26 12.555
APR 26 11.900
MAY 26 11.780
JUN 26 11.835
JUL 26 11.965
AUG 26 12.060

News & Sentiment Analysis

Fibonacci Levels Analysis

Current Price: $3.01
Closest Support: $2.98 1.0% below current price
Closest Resistance: $3.26 8.31% above current price

Fibonacci Retracement Levels

0.0 $2.98 Support
0.236 $3.26 Resistance
0.382 $3.43
0.5 $3.57
0.618 $3.7
0.786 $3.9
1.0 $4.15

Fibonacci Extension Levels

1.272 $4.46
1.618 $4.87
2.0 $5.31
2.618 $6.03

ML Price Prediction

Current Price: $3.05
Forecast Generated: 2025-07-30 23:46:51
Next Trading Day: DOWN 0.06%
Date Prediction Lower Bound Upper Bound
2025-07-31 $3.04 $2.76 $3.33
2025-08-01 $3.04 $2.76 $3.33
2025-08-02 $3.06 $2.77 $3.34
2025-08-03 $3.04 $2.76 $3.33
2025-08-04 $3.05 $2.77 $3.33

ML Insights

  • Forecast generated using ARIMA(5, 1, 0).
  • The model predicts a price decrease of ~0.06% for the next trading day (2025-07-31), reaching $3.04.
  • The 5-day forecast suggests relatively stable prices between 2025-07-31 and 2025-08-04.
  • The average confidence interval width is ~18.6% of the predicted price, indicating model uncertainty.
  • SIGNAL: Weak bearish signal, high uncertainty.

AI Analysis

💹

For Energy Traders:

Given the moderately bearish technical interpretation with a score of -2/5, traders should be cautious. The Fibonacci support is at 2.98, while resistance is at 3.26. The ML price forecast indicates a potential decline of 0.06%, suggesting possible short-term selling opportunities. Overall, the market sentiment remains neutral, with a blend of cooling demand across all regions, which could lead to increased volatility in the coming days.

For Producers (Oil & Gas Companies):

The fundamental balance is at 8.00 BCFD with a change of +1.90, indicating a slight increase in supply. Producers should consider adjusting production levels in response to bearish sentiment in natural gas, reflected by a sentiment score of -0.400. Given the high cooling demand forecasted, hedging strategies may be beneficial to mitigate price volatility.

🏭

For Consumers (Industrial/Utilities):

With the expected low heating demand and high cooling demand, consumers should prepare for potential cost fluctuations in energy procurement. The fundamental balance indicates an increase in supply, which may provide some relief against rising prices. However, the bearish sentiment in natural gas could pose risks to supply reliability, making it crucial for consumers to evaluate their procurement strategies and consider hedging options.

📊

For Commodity Professionals (Analysts, Consultants):

The current market landscape shows a bearish sentiment in natural gas and a neutral overall market sentiment, indicating mixed signals. The fundamental balance is slightly positive, but the cooling demand trend could lead to shifts in consumption patterns. Analysts should monitor the impact of geopolitical tensions and weather patterns on supply dynamics, as these factors could significantly influence future market conditions.

Disclaimer: This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Please consult a financial advisor for specific guidance.

480-Character Summary

Updated: 2025-07-30 23:45:56 Length: 480 chars
Crude oil prices have been volatile, rising due to tensions in the Middle East but falling back after a ceasefire, with OPEC+ increasing production quotas. Key levels to watch include the pivot at $66.84, with potential drops towards $50. Meanwhile, natural gas shows mixed signals; a heat dome could boost demand despite high storage levels, with prices potentially returning above $4 if weather patterns hold. However, recent bearish trends suggest a drop to $3 may be on the...