Natural Gas Radar

2025-10-07 23:48

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Brian's Thoughts

Published: 10/07/2025 Focus: Natural Gas
Natural Gas is in a weird spot (well isn’t it always?) - after rolling over to the November contract we continued straight up to close the gap at 3.449. This only leaves an upside gap close to $5 - will we see that closed this winter??? What I am watching now are two gaps down below: 2.762 and 2.449 - the question is will those get closed before winter? If not - could they be relics of the past? Fundamentals are really in a supportive area - we stand 6% above the 5 year average on storage - I am honestly a bit worried that we will not have enough even if we top out storage at 4 TCF (my number remains at 3.85 TCF). Supply is virtually stalled, Canadian imports are down, LNG is set to rise above record levels in Q4, and weather analysts are calling for a volatile winter - translation - there could be ZERO Polar Vortexes, 5, or somewhere in between. That said - I do not want to enter the winter short! But be ready - we will have more occurrences of LNG not being able to leave and all of a sudden 2-5 BCF gets thrust back into the grid - we are talking negative prices. When we say volatility in Nat Gas - we have to realize it isn’t the historical upside volatility - it cuts both ways. The range to watch is 3.247 and 3.599 - yes that is wide - but both of those open doors to larger directional moves - as it looks today I think centering around 3.449 sets up the bull move up to 3.599 - opening the door to $4.

Today's Update

Updated: 2025-10-07 23:47:01 Length: 480 chars
Natural Gas is experiencing a classic case of volatility! After rolling to the November contract, prices surged to close the gap at $3.449, leaving an upside gap near $5 to watch this winter. Fundamentals shine, with storage 6% above the five-year average, but concerns linger about hitting a storage ceiling of 3.85 TCF. A colder U.S. weather forecast is boosting prices, but beware of potential negative prices due to LNG bottlenecks. Keep an eye on the wide range of 3.247 t...

Executive Summary

Total supply decreased by 0.9 BCFD | Total demand decreased by 1.4 BCFD | Market is oversupplied by 10.9 BCFD

Technical Analysis

Overall Technical Score (-5 to +5): 1 (Neutral)
Current Price: $3.5
Signal: Neutral

Moving Averages (9/20)

BULLISH

MA(9): $3.27

MA(20): $3.1

Current Price is 3.5, 9 day MA 3.27, 20 day MA 3.1

MACD (12, 26, 9)

BULLISH

MACD: 0.1144

Signal: 0.0598

Days since crossover: 7

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

RSI (14)

NEUTRAL

Value: 66.42

Category: NEUTRAL

RSI is 66.42 (note 70% is overbought and 30% is oversold)

Volume (vs 20d Avg)

LOWER

Current: 3,023

Avg (20d): 152,625

Ratio: 0.02

Volume is lower versus 20 day average

Stochastic (14, 3)

BULLISH CROSS

%K: 89.67

%D: 76.51

Stochastic %K: 89.67, %D: 76.51. Signal: bullish cross

ADX (14)

WEAK TREND

ADX: 21.68

+DI: 32.37

-DI: 15.4

ADX: 21.68 (+DI: 32.37, -DI: 15.4). Trend: weak trend

Williams %R (14)

OVERBOUGHT

Value: -10.33

Williams %R: -10.33 (overbought)

Bollinger Bands (20, 2)

ABOVE MIDDLE

Upper: 3.55

Middle: 3.1

Lower: 2.64

Price vs BBands (20, 2): above middle. Upper: 3.55, Middle: 3.1, Lower: 2.64

Fundamental Analysis

Category Current (BCFD) Last Week Last Year 3 Yr Avg
Dry Production 105.8 106.7 101.2 100.53
LNG Imports 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1
Canadian Imports 5.0 5.0 5.9 5.6
Total Supply 110.8 111.7 107.2 106.23
Industrial Demand 22.0 22.1 21.8 21.83
Electric Power Demand 37.0 40.0 40.3 36.5
Residential & Commercial 11.5 8.8 8.9 10.13
LNG Exports 15.8 16.3 12.6 12.0
Mexico Exports 6.8 7.2 7.0 6.37
Pipeline Fuel 6.8 6.8 6.6 6.67
Total Demand 99.9 101.3 97.2 93.53
Supply/Demand Balance 10.9 10.4 10.0 12.7

Weather Analysis

Weather Impact Summary

Overall: COOLING dominated (HDD: 3.5, CDD: 3.6)
Residential/Commercial: LOW heating demand expected
Power Generation: LOW cooling demand expected

Regional Weather Patterns

Northeast

Heating dominated (HDD: 8.8)

Midwest

Cooling dominated (CDD: 1.0)

South

Cooling dominated (CDD: 8.5)

West

Cooling dominated (CDD: 8.5)

Degree Days by City

Chicago, IL

Heating Degree Days (HDD): 0.0
Cooling Degree Days (CDD): 1.0
Total HDD: 22.0
Total CDD: 7.5

New York, NY

Heating Degree Days (HDD): 11.5
Cooling Degree Days (CDD): 0.0
Total HDD: 60.0
Total CDD: 1.0

Houston, TX

Heating Degree Days (HDD): 0
Cooling Degree Days (CDD): 8.5
Total HDD: 0
Total CDD: 128.0

Los Angeles, CA

Heating Degree Days (HDD): 0
Cooling Degree Days (CDD): 8.5
Total HDD: 0
Total CDD: 106.5

Philadelphia, PA

Heating Degree Days (HDD): 6.0
Cooling Degree Days (CDD): 0.0
Total HDD: 44.5
Total CDD: 4.0

Economic Analysis

Economic Sentiment Summary

POSITIVE - Economic indicators generally supportive
Dollar Impact: Strong USD may pressure commodity prices
Industrial Demand: Strong industrial demand signals
Interest Rate Impact: Rising rates may impact energy demand
Risk Sentiment: Low market volatility/risk appetite

Economic Indicators

USD_INDEX

98.89
Daily: 0.78 (0.79%)
Weekly: 1.18 (1.21%)

US_10Y

4.13
Daily: -0.04 (-0.84%)
Weekly: 0.02 (0.51%)

SP500

6714.59
Daily: -25.69 (-0.38%)
Weekly: 3.39 (0.05%)

VIX

17.24
Daily: 0.87 (5.31%)
Weekly: 0.95 (5.83%)

GOLD

4033.0
Daily: 84.5 (2.14%)
Weekly: 165.5 (4.28%)

COPPER

5.08
Daily: 0.09 (1.88%)
Weekly: 0.25 (5.19%)

CFTC Commitment of Traders Analysis

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

Report Date: 2025-09-23
Sentiment: Bearish and Strengthening
Positioning: Normal Range

Open Interest

1,626,777
Change: -11,903

Managed Money

-63,176
Change: -40,085
-3.9% of OI

Producer/Merchant

-4,944
Change: +8,712
-0.3% of OI

Swap Dealers

124,686
Change: +6,611
7.7% of OI

Other Reportables

-64,908
Change: +22,945
-4.0% of OI

Analysis Rationale (Managed Money):

  • Managed Money sentiment: bearish and strengthening

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

Report Date: 2025-09-23
Sentiment: Bullish but Weakening
Positioning: Normal Range

Open Interest

1,936,690
Change: -25,930

Managed Money

26,483
Change: -10,316
1.4% of OI

Producer/Merchant

283,712
Change: -9,029
14.6% of OI

Swap Dealers

-402,312
Change: +5,178
-20.8% of OI

Analysis Rationale (Managed Money):

  • Managed Money sentiment: bullish but weakening

LNG Market Analysis

LNG Market Summary

TTF prices increased to 11.273 EUR/MWh (+0.458). JKM prices increased to 11.130 USD/MMBtu (+0.090). JKM is trading at a discount of 0.143 to TTF, suggesting weaker Asian demand.

TTF Prices

11.273

+0.458

Front month: NOV 25

As of 2025-10-07

JKM Prices

11.130

+0.090

Front month: NOV 25

As of 2025-10-07

JKM-TTF Spread

-0.143

-1.27%

JKM is trading at a discount to TTF, suggesting weaker Asian demand.

As of 2025-10-07

Forward Curves Visualization
TTF (EUR/MWh)
JKM (USD/MMBtu)
11.7
11.5
11.2
11.0
10.7
11.27
11.13
NOV 25
11.49
11.46
DEC 25
11.56
11.66
JAN 26
11.58
11.62
FEB 26
11.43
11.33
MAR 26
10.99
10.86
APR 26
10.85
10.79
MAY 26
10.84
10.87
JUN 26
10.88
11.04
JUL 26
10.93
11.17
AUG 26
11.01
11.22
SEP 26
11.09
11.26
OCT 26
TTF Forward Curve (Next 12 Months)
Month Price (EUR/MWh)
NOV 25 11.273
DEC 25 11.487
JAN 26 11.565
FEB 26 11.581
MAR 26 11.427
APR 26 10.995
MAY 26 10.850
JUN 26 10.844
JUL 26 10.882
AUG 26 10.927
SEP 26 11.013
OCT 26 11.085
JKM Forward Curve (Next 12 Months)
Month Price (USD/MMBtu)
NOV 25 11.130
DEC 25 11.460
JAN 26 11.660
FEB 26 11.620
MAR 26 11.330
APR 26 10.855
MAY 26 10.790
JUN 26 10.870
JUL 26 11.035
AUG 26 11.170
SEP 26 11.220
OCT 26 11.255

News & Sentiment Analysis

Market Sentiment Overview

BULLISH
Average Polarity: 0.7
Confidence: 1.0
Articles Analyzed: 50
Last Updated: 2025-10-07 23:47:55

Commodity Sentiment

CRUDE_OIL

0.6

NATURAL_GAS

0.8

Fibonacci Levels Analysis

Current Price: $3.5
Closest Support: $3.41 2.57% below current price
Closest Resistance: $3.63 3.71% above current price

Fibonacci Retracement Levels

0.0 $2.62
0.236 $2.86
0.382 $3.01
0.5 $3.13
0.618 $3.24
0.786 $3.41 Support
1.0 $3.63 Resistance

Fibonacci Extension Levels

1.272 $3.9
1.618 $4.25
2.0 $4.64
2.618 $5.26

ML Price Prediction

Current Price: $3.5
Forecast Generated: 2025-10-07 23:47:55
Next Trading Day: DOWN 1.07%
Date Prediction Lower Bound Upper Bound
2025-10-08 $3.46 $3.25 $3.67
2025-10-09 $3.47 $3.26 $3.68
2025-10-10 $3.49 $3.27 $3.7
2025-10-11 $3.48 $3.27 $3.7
2025-10-12 $3.47 $3.26 $3.68

ML Insights

  • Forecast generated using ARIMA(5, 1, 0).
  • The model predicts a price decrease of ~1.07% for the next trading day (2025-10-08), reaching $3.46.
  • The 5-day forecast suggests relatively stable prices between 2025-10-08 and 2025-10-12.
  • The average confidence interval width is ~12.2% 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 neutral stance with a technical score of 1/5. The Fibonacci support is positioned at 3.41 while resistance is at 3.63. Traders should monitor these levels closely as they indicate potential price fluctuations.

With a downward ML price forecast of 1.07%, traders may want to prepare for short-term price volatility within the range of 3.25 to 3.67. The overall bullish sentiment in the market, reflected by a sentiment score of +0.700, may provide opportunities to capitalize on upward movements.

For Producers (Oil & Gas Companies):

The fundamental balance is at 10.90 BCFD with a slight increase of +0.50, indicating a stable supply environment. Producers should evaluate their hedging strategies in light of the current market sentiment, which is overall bullish for both crude oil and natural gas.

Given the low heating demand expected and the cooling dominance in the South and West regions, producers may consider adjusting production levels to align with regional demand patterns. The recent news sentiment surrounding OPEC+ output caps may also impact pricing strategies.

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For Consumers (Industrial/Utilities):

Consumers should be aware of potential cost fluctuations in energy pricing, particularly given the bearish ML forecast indicating a possible decline. The low demand for heating and cooling in various regions may offer some relief, but the overall market sentiment remains bullish.

As procurement strategies are developed, consumers should consider the implications of the fundamental balance and keep an eye on the hedging opportunities that may arise from fluctuating prices in the near term.

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For Commodity Professionals (Analysts, Consultants):

The current market landscape presents a mixed picture with a neutral technical outlook and a bullish sentiment score of +0.700. The fundamental balance shows a slight increase, suggesting stable supply dynamics.

Key driving factors include the cooling demand in the South and West regions, which may influence both supply and pricing strategies moving forward. Analysts should monitor the sentiment surrounding OPEC+ decisions closely, as these could shift market dynamics significantly.

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