Traders finally started taking notice that we were not THAT bearish - Natty went to 3.30 drawing closer to the implied fair value at 3.449 - questions remain on demand for the summer as we have started out on “average” which puts a cap on how high we might go - there are some expecting $4+ - I think there will be a flattening of the curve at 3.50. Demand looks on par with historical averages - so I think we are on track for 3.50. Monday cooled off and traded back down to $3.20s as no weather is really coming through. Thursday brought less of an injection than what traders modeled - bringing us to 3.342.
ER
Natural Gas Radar
2026-06-06 23:47
Table of Contents
Brian's Thoughts
Today's Update
Natural gas prices have recently fluctuated, peaking at a 16-week high before retreating. As of now, prices hover around $3.30, driven by a mix of rising production and average weather-related demand. With the implied fair value around $3.449, many traders predict a cap at $3.50. While some bullish sentiment exists for $4+ prices, the current oversupply and ongoing LNG export plant maintenance suggest caution. Keep an eye on weather patterns and storage data for further market movement!
Executive Summary
Total supply decreased by 0.1 BCFD | Total demand decreased by 3.4 BCFD | Market is oversupplied by 3.78 BCFD
Technical Analysis
Overall Technical Score (-5 to +5):
1
(Neutral)
Current Price:
$3.23
Signal:
Neutral
Moving Averages (9/20)
BULLISH
MA(9): $3.18
MA(20): $3.05
Current Price is 3.23, 9 day MA 3.18, 20 day MA 3.05
MACD (12, 26, 9)
BULLISH
MACD: 0.1165
Signal: 0.0942
Days since crossover: 34
MACD crossed the line 34 days ago and is in a bullish setup
RSI (14)
NEUTRAL
Value: 60.06
Category: NEUTRAL
RSI is 60.06 (note 70% is overbought and 30% is oversold)
Volume (vs 20d Avg)
HIGHER
Current: 194,709
Avg (20d): 143,885
Ratio: 1.35
Volume is higher versus 20 day average
Stochastic (14, 3)
BEARISH CROSS
%K: 69.02
%D: 75.82
Stochastic %K: 69.02, %D: 75.82. Signal: bearish cross
ADX (14)
STRONG UPTREND
ADX: 28.03
+DI: 29.6
-DI: 14.13
ADX: 28.03 (+DI: 29.6, -DI: 14.13). Trend: strong uptrend
Williams %R (14)
NEUTRAL
Value: -30.98
Williams %R: -30.98 (neutral zone)
Bollinger Bands (20, 2)
ABOVE MIDDLE
Upper: 3.38
Middle: 3.05
Lower: 2.71
Price vs BBands (20, 2): above middle. Upper: 3.38, Middle: 3.05, Lower: 2.71
Fundamental Analysis
| Category | Current (BCFD) | Last Week | Last Year | 3 Yr Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Production | 106.3 | 106.3 | 106.3 | 102.7 |
| LNG Imports | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.07 |
| Canadian Imports | 4.9 | 5.0 | 6.7 | 5.4 |
| Total Supply | 111.2 | 111.3 | 112.5 | 107.93 |
| Industrial Demand | 22.5 | 22.4 | 22.6 | 21.87 |
| Electric Power Demand | 35.1 | 38.2 | 31.7 | 32.63 |
| Residential & Commercial | 17.2 | 17.1 | 13.4 | 11.2 |
| LNG Exports | 16.8 | 17.6 | 15.7 | 14.0 |
| Mexico Exports | 7.0 | 6.7 | 7.4 | 6.73 |
| Pipeline Fuel | 8.83 | 8.83 | 6.7 | 7.33 |
| Total Demand | 107.42 | 110.82 | 97.3 | 93.67 |
| Supply/Demand Balance | 3.78 | 0.48 | 15.2 | 14.27 |
Weather Analysis
Natural Gas Weather Impact:
LOW heating demand - mild conditions
(Cooling-dominated conditions increasing power generation demand)
Weather Analysis Summary
Heating Degree Days (Utility Gas Weighted)
Last 7 Days:
15.0 HDD
-4.0 vs Normal
Next 7 Days:
6.0 HDD
-5.0 vs Normal
Cooling Degree Days (Population Weighted)
Last 7 Days:
34.0 CDD
-5.0 vs Normal
Next 7 Days:
75.0 CDD
+28.0 vs Normal
Weather Trend Analysis (Click charts to zoom)
HDD Analysis
CDD Analysis
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Chart Analysis
Detailed Data
Recent HDD Data
| Date | HDD | Normal | Anomaly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/29 | 3.0 | 3.0 | +0.0 |
| 05/30 | 4.0 | 3.0 | +1.0 |
| 05/31 | 3.0 | 3.0 | +0.0 |
| 06/01 | 2.0 | 2.0 | +0.0 |
| 06/02 | 2.0 | 2.0 | +0.0 |
| 06/03 | 1.0 | 3.0 | -2.0 |
| 06/04 | 0.0 | 3.0 | -3.0 |
HDD Forecast
| Date | HDD | Normal | Anomaly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/06 | 1.0 | 2.0 | -1.0 |
| 06/07 | 1.0 | 2.0 | -1.0 |
| 06/08 | 1.0 | 2.0 | -1.0 |
| 06/09 | 1.0 | 2.0 | -1.0 |
| 06/10 | 1.0 | 1.0 | +0.0 |
| 06/11 | 1.0 | 1.0 | +0.0 |
| 06/12 | 0.0 | 1.0 | -1.0 |
Recent CDD Data
| Date | CDD | Normal | Anomaly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/29 | 5.0 | 5.0 | +0.0 |
| 05/30 | 5.0 | 5.0 | +0.0 |
| 05/31 | 5.0 | 6.0 | -1.0 |
| 06/01 | 5.0 | 6.0 | -1.0 |
| 06/02 | 5.0 | 6.0 | -1.0 |
| 06/03 | 4.0 | 6.0 | -2.0 |
| 06/04 | 5.0 | 5.0 | +0.0 |
CDD Forecast
| Date | CDD | Normal | Anomaly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/06 | 10.0 | 6.0 | +4.0 |
| 06/07 | 9.0 | 6.0 | +3.0 |
| 06/08 | 9.0 | 7.0 | +2.0 |
| 06/09 | 10.0 | 7.0 | +3.0 |
| 06/10 | 11.0 | 7.0 | +4.0 |
| 06/11 | 13.0 | 7.0 | +6.0 |
| 06/12 | 13.0 | 7.0 | +6.0 |
Data Source: NOAA Climate Prediction Center (CPC)
Region: CONUS
Climatology: 1981-2010 Normal Period
Economic Analysis
Economic Sentiment Summary
NEGATIVE - Economic indicators showing headwinds
Dollar Impact:
Strong USD may pressure commodity prices
Industrial Demand:
Weaker industrial demand signals
Interest Rate Impact:
Rising rates may impact energy demand
Risk Sentiment:
Moderate market volatility
Economic Indicators
USD_INDEX
100.07
Daily:
0.66 (0.66%)
Weekly:
0.87 (0.88%)
US_10Y
4.54
Daily:
0.06 (1.32%)
Weekly:
0.06 (1.36%)
SP500
7383.74
Daily:
-200.57 (-2.64%)
Weekly:
-216.22 (-2.85%)
VIX
21.51
Daily:
6.11 (39.68%)
Weekly:
5.46 (34.02%)
GOLD
4337.1
Daily:
-138.7 (-3.1%)
Weekly:
-138.1 (-3.09%)
COPPER
6.26
Daily:
-0.25 (-3.8%)
Weekly:
-0.26 (-3.99%)
CFTC Commitment of Traders Analysis
Natural Gas Positioning (NAT GAS NYME - NEW YORK MERCANTILE EXCHANGE)
Report Date: 2026-06-02
Sentiment: Bearish but Weakening
Positioning: Normal Range
Open Interest
1,664,003
Change: +23,921
Managed Money
-114,854
Change: +19,572
-6.9% of OI
Producer/Merchant
-22,783
Change: -12,076
-1.4% of OI
Swap Dealers
196,696
Change: -4,189
11.8% of OI
Other Reportables
-71,261
Change: -2,506
-4.3% of OI
Analysis Rationale (Managed Money):
- Managed Money sentiment: bearish but weakening
Crude Oil Positioning (WTI-PHYSICAL - NEW YORK MERCANTILE EXCHANGE)
Report Date: 2026-06-02
Sentiment: Bullish and Strengthening
Positioning: Normal Range
Open Interest
2,025,180
Change: +21,385
Managed Money
90,765
Change: +10,841
4.5% of OI
Producer/Merchant
358,016
Change: -8,125
17.7% of OI
Swap Dealers
-546,125
Change: +15,489
-27.0% of OI
Analysis Rationale (Managed Money):
- Managed Money sentiment: bullish and strengthening
LNG Market Analysis
LNG Market Summary
TTF prices decreased to 16.412 EUR/MWh (-0.153). JKM prices increased to 18.775 USD/MMBtu (+0.010). JKM is trading at a premium of 2.363 to TTF, indicating strong Asian demand.
TTF Prices
16.412
-0.153Front month: JUL 26
As of 2026-06-06
JKM Prices
18.775
+0.010Front month: JUL 26
As of 2026-06-06
JKM-TTF Spread
2.363
14.40%JKM is trading at a premium to TTF, indicating strong Asian demand.
As of 2026-06-06
Forward Curves Visualization
TTF (EUR/MWh)
JKM (USD/MMBtu)
19.5
17.4
15.2
13.1
11.0
TTF Forward Curve (Next 12 Months)
| Month | Price (EUR/MWh) |
|---|---|
| JUL 26 | 16.412 |
| AUG 26 | 16.452 |
| SEP 26 | 16.492 |
| OCT 26 | 16.434 |
| NOV 26 | 16.141 |
| DEC 26 | 16.081 |
| JAN 27 | 15.929 |
| FEB 27 | 15.644 |
| MAR 27 | 14.885 |
| APR 27 | 12.728 |
| MAY 27 | 11.919 |
| JUN 27 | 11.721 |
JKM Forward Curve (Next 12 Months)
| Month | Price (USD/MMBtu) |
|---|---|
| JUL 26 | 18.775 |
| AUG 26 | 18.270 |
| SEP 26 | 17.895 |
| OCT 26 | 17.345 |
| NOV 26 | 16.905 |
| DEC 26 | 16.770 |
| JAN 27 | 16.760 |
| FEB 27 | 16.200 |
| MAR 27 | 15.040 |
| APR 27 | 12.880 |
| MAY 27 | 12.345 |
| JUN 27 | 12.385 |
LNG Flows Analysis
LNG Flows Summary
2026-05-07 to 2026-06-05
Latest LNG Flow
16.50
BCF/D
Daily Change
-0.30
(-1.8%)
30-Day Average
16.93
BCF/D
30-Day High
17.60
BCF/D
30-Day Low
14.60
BCF/D
Data Points
29
Days
LNG Flows Trend (Click to zoom)
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LNG Flows Analysis
Recent LNG Flows Data
| Date | LNG Flow (BCF/D) | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | 17.60 | N/A |
| 2026-05-28 | 17.50 | -0.10 |
| 2026-05-29 | 17.50 | +0.00 |
| 2026-05-30 | 17.40 | -0.10 |
| 2026-05-31 | 17.40 | +0.00 |
| 2026-06-01 | 16.70 | -0.70 |
| 2026-06-02 | 16.20 | -0.50 |
| 2026-06-03 | 16.40 | +0.20 |
| 2026-06-04 | 16.80 | +0.40 |
| 2026-06-05 | 16.50 | -0.30 |
News & Sentiment Analysis
Market Sentiment Overview
BULLISH
Average Polarity:
0.25
Confidence:
1.0
Articles Analyzed:
65
Last Updated:
2026-06-06 23:47:01
Commodity Sentiment
NATURAL_GAS
0.0
CRUDE_OIL
0.75
HEATING_OIL
0.0
Top News Topics
Fibonacci Levels Analysis
Current Price:
$3.23
Closest Support:
$3.2
0.93% below current price
Closest Resistance:
$3.4
5.26% above current price
Fibonacci Retracement Levels
0.0
$2.48
0.236
$2.7
0.382
$2.83
0.5
$2.94
0.618
$3.05
0.786
$3.2
Support
1.0
$3.4
Resistance
Fibonacci Extension Levels
1.272
$3.64
1.618
$3.96
2.0
$4.31
2.618
$4.87
ML Price Prediction
Current Price:
$3.23
Forecast Generated:
2026-06-06 23:47:01
Next Trading Day:
UP 0.82%
| Date | Prediction | Lower Bound | Upper Bound |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-06 | $3.26 | $3.08 | $3.43 |
| 2026-06-07 | $3.22 | $3.05 | $3.4 |
| 2026-06-08 | $3.24 | $3.06 | $3.41 |
| 2026-06-09 | $3.23 | $3.05 | $3.4 |
| 2026-06-10 | $3.24 | $3.06 | $3.41 |
ML Insights
- Forecast generated using ARIMA(5, 1, 0).
- The model predicts a price increase of ~0.82% for the next trading day (2026-06-06), reaching $3.26.
- The 5-day forecast suggests relatively stable prices between 2026-06-06 and 2026-06-10.
- The average confidence interval width is ~10.8% of the predicted price, indicating model uncertainty.
- SIGNAL: Weak bullish signal, high uncertainty.
AI Analysis
For Energy Traders:
The current market data indicates a neutral technical stance with a score of 1/5. The Fibonacci levels suggest support at 3.2 and resistance at 3.4. Traders should be aware of the ML price forecast indicating a potential increase of 0.82% with a range of 3.08 to 3.43. This presents a potential short-term opportunity, but the neutral technical score suggests caution in volatility management.
For Producers (Oil & Gas Companies):
With a fundamental balance of 3.78 BCFD and a slight increase, producers should evaluate their production planning and potential hedging strategies. The overall bullish market sentiment, reflected by a sentiment score of +0.250, suggests a favorable environment for production increases. However, the cooling demand across all regions may impact gas consumption, warranting a cautious approach to scaling production.
For Consumers (Industrial/Utilities):
The expected low heating demand combined with moderate cooling demand indicates that consumers may face cost fluctuations in the near term. The current market sentiment is bullish, which could lead to price increases. Consumers should consider their procurement strategies and potentially hedge against rising costs, especially given the ML price forecast suggesting an upward price movement.
For Commodity Professionals (Analysts, Consultants):
The energy market is currently characterized by a bullish sentiment, driven by a positive news sentiment score of +0.250 and a fundamental balance showing a slight increase. The dominant cooling demand across all regions may influence short-term price dynamics, alongside the neutral technical indicators. Analysts should monitor these evolving factors closely for any shifts in outlook as the market adjusts to weather patterns and demand changes.
Disclaimer: This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or specific buy/sell recommendations.