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Natural gas prices plunged in 2023, posting the most significant loss in the energy sector. The low price level presented an opportunity as the natural gas futures market moves into 2024. European prices will likely influence U.S. futures as the war in Ukraine continues to rage.

February Nymex natural gas (NGG24 ) on Monday closed +0.087 (+3.01%). Nat-gas prices on Monday moved higher for the fifth consecutive session and posted a 6-week high. The outlook for below-normal U.S. temperatures that will boost heating demand for nat-gas is pushing nat-gas prices sharply higher. On Monday, the Commodity...

February Nymex natural gas (NGG24 ) on Thursday closed +0.072 (+2.55%). Nat-gas prices rallied every day this week and extended the rally to a 5-week high on Friday. The outlook for colder U.S. temperatures that will boost heating demand for nat-gas is pushing nat-gas prices higher. On Friday, forecaster Maxar...

February Nymex natural gas (NGG24 ) on Thursday closed +0.153 (+5.73%). Nat-gas prices on Thursday extended this week's rally to a 6-week high. A change in U.S. weather patterns to colder temperatures will boost heating demand for nat-gas and is fueling short-covering in nat-gas futures. Forecaster Atmospheric G2 said the...

Crude oil closed 2023 at below $72 per barrel. The price was lower for the year and just below the U.S. administration’s $67 to $72 per barrel buying zone to replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. As the market heads into 2024, bullish and bearish factors pull the energy commodity in…

February Nymex natural gas (NGG24 ) on Wednesday closed +0.100 (+3.89%). Nat-gas prices on Wednesday added to Tuesday's gains and posted a 4-week high. Gas prices rallied Wednesday on forecasts for colder U.S. temperatures that would boost heating demand for nat-gas. Forecaster Maxar Technologies said Wednesday that a storm system...

February Nymex natural gas (NGG24 ) on Tuesday closed +0.054 (+2.15%). Nat-gas prices on Tuesday climbed to a 3-1/2 week high and settled moderately higher. Forecasts for colder U.S. temperatures sparked short covering in nat-gas futures Tuesday after forecaster Maxar Technologies said below-normal temperatures are seen sweeping into the western...

February Nymex natural gas (NGG24 ) on Friday closed -0.043 (-1.68%). Nat-gas prices on Friday posted moderate losses as longer-range weather forecasts trended warmer for the central and eastern U.S., which will reduce heating demand for nat-gas. Forecaster Atmospheric G2 said Friday's forecast is warmer than Thursday's forecast for the...

February Nymex natural gas (NGG24 ) on Thursday closed +0.120 (+4.92%). Nat-gas prices on Thursday rallied sharply after weekly U.S. nat-gas inventories fell more than expected. The EIA reported nat-gas inventories last week fell -87 bcf, a larger draw than expectations of -79 bcf. Also, the outlook for colder U.S....

January Nymex natural gas (NGF24 ) on Wednesday closed +0.069 (+2.71%). Nat-gas prices on Wednesday rallied to a 3-week high and closed moderately higher. Fund short covering propelled nat-gas prices higher ahead of Wednesday's January Nymex nat-has futures contract expiration. Also, the outlook for colder U.S. temperatures that will boost...

As we move into 2024, more than a handful of commodities posted significant losses in 2023. The worst performers during one period tend to be the best during subsequent periods in the volatile raw materials asset class.