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Q1 2023 and Beyond- Energy

The energy sector of the commodities market includes crude oil, gasoline, heating oil, natural gas, and ethanol contracts that trade on the CME’s NYMEX division. The energy sector led the way on the downside in Q1 2023 with gains in gasoline and ethanol and significant declines in the crude oil,…

Barchart · Apr 12, 2023

Nat-Gas Prices Climb on Record U.S. LNG Exports

May Nymex natural gas (NGK23 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.014 (+0.64%). May nat-gas Tuesday rallied to a 2-week high on signs of strong foreign demand for U.S. nat-gas supplies. Estimated gas flows to U.S. LNG export terminals Tuesday rose to a record 14.7 bcf, up +5.8% w/w. Forecaster Atmospheric...

Barchart · Apr 11, 2023

Crude Prices Strengthen on Dollar Weakness and Tight Global Supplies

May WTI crude oil (CLK23 ) this morning is up +1.39 (+1.74%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBJ23 ) is up +4.90 (+1.75%). May Nymex natural gas (NGK23 ) is up +0.015 (+0.69%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are moderately higher, with gasoline climbing to a 5-1/2 month nearest-futures...

Barchart · Apr 11, 2023

Why Are Rising Energy Prices Bullish for Corn?

The U.S. is the world’s leading corn producer and exporter. Corn prices declined from the March 2022 high but remained elevated in early April 2023 at the beginning of the 2023 crop year in the northern hemisphere. Corn is food and fuel, and rising oil and gasoline prices put upward…

Barchart · Apr 6, 2023

Crude Prices Modestly Lower on Dollar Strength and Economic Concerns

May WTI crude oil (CLK23 ) this morning is down -0.14 (-0.17%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBJ23 ) is down -0.17 (-0.06%). May Nymex natural gas (NGK23 ) is down -0.065 (-3.02%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are slightly lower. A stronger dollar today is undercutting energy prices....

Barchart · Apr 6, 2023

Nat-Gas Prices Push Higher as Colder U.S. Temps Boost Heating Demand

May Nymex natural gas (NGK23 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.049 (+2.33%). May nat-gas Wednesday posted moderate gains. The outlook for colder than average U.S. temperatures that will boost heating demand for nat-gas is lifting prices. NatGasWeather said that national demand for nat-gas will increase as colder temperatures track across...

Barchart · Apr 5, 2023

Crude Prices Weaker as a Slowing U.S. Economy Undercuts Energy Demand

May WTI crude oil (CLK23 ) this morning is down -0.55 (-0.68%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBJ23 ) is up +3.79 (+1.38%). May Nymex natural gas (NGK23 ) is up +0.039 (+1.85%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are mixed. A stronger dollar today is weighing on crude prices....

Barchart · Apr 5, 2023

Nat-Gas Prices Slightly Higher as a Weak Dollar Sparks Short Covering

May Nymex natural gas (NGK23 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.009 (+0.43%). May nat-gas Tuesday recovered from early losses and posted modest gains as a decline in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 2-month low sparked short covering in nat-gas futures. Nat-gas prices Tuesday initially moved lower on negative...

Barchart · Apr 4, 2023

Crude Prices Erase Early Gains on U.S. Economic Concerns

May WTI crude oil (CLK23 ) this morning is down -0.25 (-0.31%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBJ23 ) is down -4.50 (-1.63%). May Nymex natural gas (NGK23 ) is down -0.017 (-0.817%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning erased early gains and turned lower on signs of a slowdown...

Barchart · Apr 4, 2023

Nat-Gas Prices Tumble on the Outlook for Warmer U.S. Temps

May Nymex natural gas (NGK23 ) on Monday closed down -0.119 (-5.37%). May nat-gas prices Monday fell sharply lower on mild weather forecasts for the U.S., which will reduce heating demand for nat-gas. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts above-normal temperatures for most of the central and eastern...

Barchart · Apr 3, 2023