Energy Market Analysis Report

2025-08-01 23:47

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Total supply increased by 0.3 BCFD | Total demand increased by 4.7 BCFD | Market is oversupplied by 3.6 BCFD

Technical Analysis

Overall Technical Score (-5 to +5): -2 (Moderately Bearish)
Current Price: $3.1
Signal: Moderately Bearish

Moving Averages (9/20)

BEARISH

MA(9): $3.09

MA(20): $3.27

Current Price is 3.1, 9 day MA 3.09, 20 day MA 3.27

MACD (12, 26, 9)

BEARISH

MACD: -0.1158

Signal: -0.0961

Days since crossover: 9

MACD crossed the line 9 days ago and is in a bearish setup

RSI (14)

NEUTRAL

Value: 41.11

Category: NEUTRAL

RSI is 41.11 (note 70% is overbought and 30% is oversold)

Volume (vs 20d Avg)

LOWER

Current: 95,904

Avg (20d): 129,363

Ratio: 0.74

Volume is lower versus 20 day average

Stochastic (14, 3)

OVERSOLD

%K: 18.72

%D: 16.19

Stochastic %K: 18.72, %D: 16.19. Signal: oversold

ADX (14)

NO TREND

ADX: 18.97

+DI: 15.44

-DI: 26.04

ADX: 18.97 (+DI: 15.44, -DI: 26.04). Trend: no trend

Williams %R (14)

OVERSOLD

Value: -81.28

Williams %R: -81.28 (oversold)

Bollinger Bands (20, 2)

BELOW MIDDLE

Upper: 3.65

Middle: 3.27

Lower: 2.9

Price vs BBands (20, 2): below middle. Upper: 3.65, Middle: 3.27, Lower: 2.9

Fundamental Analysis

Category Current (BCFD) Last Week Last Year 3 Yr Avg
Dry Production 106.9 106.7 101.9 99.97
LNG Imports 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1
Canadian Imports 6.3 6.2 6.0 6.03
Total Supply 113.2 112.9 108.0 106.1
Industrial Demand 21.9 21.8 21.7 21.4
Electric Power Demand 48.6 44.0 44.6 44.53
Residential & Commercial 10.0 9.5 7.9 8.8
LNG Exports 15.4 16.1 11.5 11.63
Mexico Exports 6.7 6.4 6.9 6.3
Pipeline Fuel 7.1 7.0 6.7 6.83
Total Demand 109.6 104.9 99.2 99.47
Supply/Demand Balance 3.6 8.0 8.8 6.63

Weather Analysis

Weather Impact Summary

Overall: COOLING dominated (HDD: 0.0, CDD: 16.3)
Residential/Commercial: LOW heating demand expected
Power Generation: HIGH cooling demand expected

Regional Weather Patterns

Northeast

Cooling dominated (CDD: 10.8)

Midwest

Cooling dominated (CDD: 10.5)

South

Cooling dominated (CDD: 16.0)

West

Cooling dominated (CDD: 33.5)

Degree Days by City

Chicago, IL

Heating Degree Days (HDD): 0
Cooling Degree Days (CDD): 10.5
Total HDD: 0
Total CDD: 81.5

New York, NY

Heating Degree Days (HDD): 0
Cooling Degree Days (CDD): 10.5
Total HDD: 0
Total CDD: 124.0

Houston, TX

Heating Degree Days (HDD): 0
Cooling Degree Days (CDD): 16.0
Total HDD: 0
Total CDD: 171.5

Los Angeles, CA

Heating Degree Days (HDD): 0
Cooling Degree Days (CDD): 33.5
Total HDD: 0
Total CDD: 228.5

Philadelphia, PA

Heating Degree Days (HDD): 0
Cooling Degree Days (CDD): 11.0
Total HDD: 0
Total CDD: 113.5

Economic Analysis

Economic Sentiment Summary

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

Economic Indicators

USD_INDEX

98.68
Daily: -1.35 (-1.34%)
Weekly: 0.02 (0.03%)

US_10Y

4.22
Daily: -0.14 (-3.21%)
Weekly: -0.2 (-4.52%)

SP500

6238.01
Daily: -101.38 (-1.6%)
Weekly: -151.76 (-2.38%)

VIX

20.38
Daily: 3.66 (21.89%)
Weekly: 5.35 (35.6%)

GOLD

3416.0
Daily: 122.8 (3.73%)
Weekly: 106.9 (3.23%)

COPPER

4.44
Daily: 0.11 (2.6%)
Weekly: -1.15 (-20.59%)

CFTC Commitment of Traders Analysis

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

Report Date: 2025-07-29
Sentiment: Bearish but Weakening
Positioning: Normal Range

Open Interest

1,550,942
Change: +25,077

Managed Money

-13,009
Change: +17,076
-0.8% of OI

Producer/Merchant

-39,789
Change: +1,788
-2.6% of OI

Swap Dealers

107,773
Change: +7,388
6.9% of OI

Other Reportables

-72,744
Change: -25,229
-4.7% of OI

Analysis Rationale (Managed Money):

  • Managed Money sentiment: bearish but weakening

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

Report Date: 2025-07-29
Sentiment: Bullish but Weakening
Positioning: Normal Range

Open Interest

2,028,873
Change: +15,569

Managed Money

97,387
Change: -850
4.8% of OI

Producer/Merchant

291,111
Change: +5,021
14.3% of OI

Swap Dealers

-470,703
Change: -2,757
-23.2% of OI

Analysis Rationale (Managed Money):

  • Managed Money sentiment: bullish but weakening

LNG Market Analysis

LNG Market Summary

TTF prices remained stable to 11.586 EUR/MWh (+0.000). JKM prices remained stable to 12.040 USD/MMBtu (+0.000). JKM is trading at a premium of 0.454 to TTF, indicating strong Asian demand.

TTF Prices

11.586

+0.000

Front month: AUG 25

As of 2025-08-01

JKM Prices

12.040

+0.000

Front month: SEP 25

As of 2025-08-01

JKM-TTF Spread

0.454

3.92%

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

As of 2025-08-01

Forward Curves Visualization
TTF (EUR/MWh)
JKM (USD/MMBtu)
13.1
12.7
12.2
11.8
11.4
11.59
12.04
AUG 25
11.83
12.23
SEP 25
12.04
12.42
OCT 25
12.32
12.79
NOV 25
12.49
12.96
DEC 25
12.57
12.95
JAN 26
12.58
12.55
FEB 26
12.41
11.90
MAR 26
11.74
11.79
APR 26
11.57
11.85
MAY 26
11.53
11.96
JUN 26
11.55
12.05
JUL 26
TTF Forward Curve (Next 12 Months)
Month Price (EUR/MWh)
AUG 25 11.586
SEP 25 11.834
OCT 25 12.039
NOV 25 12.317
DEC 25 12.490
JAN 26 12.572
FEB 26 12.578
MAR 26 12.414
APR 26 11.743
MAY 26 11.566
JUN 26 11.532
JUL 26 11.550
JKM Forward Curve (Next 12 Months)
Month Price (USD/MMBtu)
SEP 25 12.040
OCT 25 12.235
NOV 25 12.420
DEC 25 12.795
JAN 26 12.965
FEB 26 12.950
MAR 26 12.555
APR 26 11.900
MAY 26 11.795
JUN 26 11.845
JUL 26 11.965
AUG 26 12.050

News & Sentiment Analysis

Market Sentiment Overview

BEARISH
Average Polarity: -0.333
Confidence: 1.0
Articles Analyzed: 94
Last Updated: 2025-08-01 23:46:55

Commodity Sentiment

CRUDE_OIL

-0.6

HEATING_OIL

0.0

NATURAL_GAS

-0.4

Top News Topics

Infrastructure (1 articles)

Fibonacci Levels Analysis

Current Price: $3.1
Closest Support: $2.97 4.19% below current price
Closest Resistance: $3.25 4.84% above current price

Fibonacci Retracement Levels

0.0 $2.97 Support
0.236 $3.25 Resistance
0.382 $3.42
0.5 $3.56
0.618 $3.7
0.786 $3.9
1.0 $4.15

Fibonacci Extension Levels

1.272 $4.47
1.618 $4.87
2.0 $5.32
2.618 $6.05

ML Price Prediction

Current Price: $3.11
Forecast Generated: 2025-08-01 23:46:56
Next Trading Day: DOWN 0.19%
Date Prediction Lower Bound Upper Bound
2025-08-01 $3.1 $2.82 $3.38
2025-08-02 $3.11 $2.83 $3.4
2025-08-03 $3.11 $2.82 $3.39
2025-08-04 $3.11 $2.83 $3.39
2025-08-05 $3.1 $2.82 $3.39

ML Insights

  • Forecast generated using ARIMA(5, 1, 0).
  • The model predicts a price decrease of ~0.19% for the next trading day (2025-08-01), reaching $3.10.
  • The 5-day forecast suggests relatively stable prices between 2025-08-01 and 2025-08-05.
  • The average confidence interval width is ~18.2% of the predicted price, indicating model uncertainty.
  • SIGNAL: Weak bearish signal, high uncertainty.

AI Analysis

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For Energy Traders:

Current market indicators suggest a moderately bearish outlook. The Fibonacci support level is at 2.97 while resistance stands at 3.25. With the ML price forecast indicating a 0.19% decrease, traders should remain cautious. The high volatility in cooling demand across all regions may present short-term trading opportunities, but the overall bearish sentiment could limit upward price movements.

For Producers (Oil & Gas Companies):

The fundamental balance is currently at 3.60 BCFD with a notable decrease of -4.40, indicating potential overproduction risks. Coupled with a negative sentiment in the market, producers should consider adjusting production levels and exploring hedging strategies to mitigate financial exposure. The robust US production highlighted in recent news may further pressure prices, necessitating a cautious approach.

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For Consumers (Industrial/Utilities):

The current weather outlook indicates high cooling demand with low heating requirements, suggesting that consumers should prepare for potential cost fluctuations in natural gas prices. Given the bearish sentiment and price forecast, procurement strategies should focus on securing supplies at current rates before potential price increases due to demand spikes. Monitoring regional cooling degree days (CDD) will be crucial for anticipating supply reliability.

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For Commodity Professionals (Analysts, Consultants):

The energy market is currently influenced by several bearish factors, including a negative overall market sentiment score of -0.333 and a significant drop in the fundamental balance. The cooling demand across all regions indicates a strong seasonal trend, while geopolitical concerns around crude oil add to the complexity. Analysts should be vigilant for any shifts in sentiment or supply disruptions that could alter the current outlook.

Disclaimer: This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or specific buy/sell recommendations.

480-Character Summary

Updated: 2025-08-01 23:45:58 Length: 480 chars
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