Energy Market Analysis Report

2025-07-06 23:46

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Total supply increased by 0.2 BCFD | Total demand increased by 6.0 BCFD | Market is oversupplied by 8.0 BCFD

Technical Analysis

Overall Technical Score (-5 to +5): -1 (Neutral)
Current Price: $3.32
Signal: Neutral

Moving Averages (9/20)

BEARISH

MA(9): $3.45

MA(20): $3.58

Current Price is 3.32, 9 day MA 3.45, 20 day MA 3.58

MACD (12, 26, 9)

BEARISH

MACD: -0.0393

Signal: -0.0009

Days since crossover: 8

MACD crossed the line 8 days ago and is in a bearish setup

RSI (14)

NEUTRAL

Value: 43.84

Category: NEUTRAL

RSI is 43.84 (note 70% is overbought and 30% is oversold)

Volume (vs 20d Avg)

LOWER

Current: 7,110

Avg (20d): 146,581

Ratio: 0.05

Volume is lower versus 20 day average

Stochastic (14, 3)

BEARISH CROSS

%K: 12.43

%D: 21.67

Stochastic %K: 12.43, %D: 21.67. Signal: bearish cross

ADX (14)

NO TREND

ADX: 12.93

+DI: 24.02

-DI: 25.7

ADX: 12.93 (+DI: 24.02, -DI: 25.7). Trend: no trend

Williams %R (14)

OVERSOLD

Value: -87.57

Williams %R: -87.57 (oversold)

Bollinger Bands (20, 2)

BELOW MIDDLE

Upper: 3.96

Middle: 3.58

Lower: 3.2

Price vs BBands (20, 2): below middle. Upper: 3.96, Middle: 3.58, Lower: 3.2

Fundamental Analysis

Category Current (BCFD) Last Week Last Year 3 Yr Avg
Dry Production 106.0 105.7 100.4 98.53
LNG Imports 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.1
Canadian Imports 6.4 6.6 6.5 5.73
Total Supply 112.5 112.3 107.0 104.37
Industrial Demand 21.6 21.9 21.4 21.2
Electric Power Demand 44.7 39.0 40.9 38.97
Residential & Commercial 10.0 9.4 9.7 9.3
LNG Exports 14.9 14.7 12.6 11.4
Mexico Exports 7.0 6.8 6.9 6.43
Pipeline Fuel 7.0 6.8 8.9 7.37
Total Demand 104.5 98.5 100.3 94.63
Supply/Demand Balance 8.0 13.8 6.7 9.73

Weather Analysis

Weather Impact Summary

Overall: COOLING dominated (HDD: 0.0, CDD: 16.9)
Residential/Commercial: LOW heating demand expected
Power Generation: HIGH cooling demand expected

Regional Weather Patterns

Northeast

Cooling dominated (CDD: 17.0)

Midwest

Cooling dominated (CDD: 7.5)

South

Cooling dominated (CDD: 17.0)

West

Cooling dominated (CDD: 26.0)

Degree Days by City

Chicago, IL

Heating Degree Days (HDD): 0
Cooling Degree Days (CDD): 7.5
Total HDD: 0
Total CDD: 84.5

New York, NY

Heating Degree Days (HDD): 0
Cooling Degree Days (CDD): 14.5
Total HDD: 0
Total CDD: 158.0

Houston, TX

Heating Degree Days (HDD): 0
Cooling Degree Days (CDD): 17.0
Total HDD: 0
Total CDD: 154.0

Los Angeles, CA

Heating Degree Days (HDD): 0
Cooling Degree Days (CDD): 26.0
Total HDD: 0
Total CDD: 187.0

Philadelphia, PA

Heating Degree Days (HDD): 0
Cooling Degree Days (CDD): 19.5
Total HDD: 0
Total CDD: 174.5

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: Low market volatility/risk appetite

Economic Indicators

USD_INDEX

97.07
Daily: -0.11 (-0.11%)
Weekly: 0.19 (0.2%)

US_10Y

4.35
Daily: 0.05 (1.28%)
Weekly: 0.07 (1.52%)

SP500

6279.35
Daily: 51.93 (0.83%)
Weekly: 106.28 (1.72%)

VIX

17.48
Daily: 1.1 (6.72%)
Weekly: 0.75 (4.48%)

GOLD

3321.8
Daily: -9.8 (-0.29%)
Weekly: 27.4 (0.83%)

COPPER

5.02
Daily: -0.07 (-1.45%)
Weekly: -0.01 (-0.14%)

CFTC Commitment of Traders Analysis

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

Report Date: 2025-06-24
Sentiment: Bearish but Weakening
Positioning: Normal Range

Open Interest

1,491,798
Change: -38,035

Managed Money

-60,968
Change: +1,820
-4.1% of OI

Producer/Merchant

-40,882
Change: -4,642
-2.7% of OI

Swap Dealers

115,663
Change: +1,490
7.8% of OI

Other Reportables

-32,848
Change: -3,118
-2.2% of OI

Analysis Rationale (Managed Money):

  • Managed Money sentiment: bearish but weakening

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

Report Date: 2025-06-24
Sentiment: Bullish but Weakening
Positioning: Normal Range

Open Interest

1,961,998
Change: +23,334

Managed Money

161,487
Change: -9,118
8.2% of OI

Producer/Merchant

258,118
Change: +335
13.2% of OI

Swap Dealers

-528,660
Change: -11,826
-26.9% of OI

Analysis Rationale (Managed Money):

  • Managed Money sentiment: bullish but weakening

LNG Market Analysis

LNG Market Summary

TTF prices decreased to 11.571 EUR/MWh (-0.004). JKM prices decreased to 13.160 USD/MMBtu (-0.005). JKM is trading at a premium of 1.589 to TTF, indicating strong Asian demand.

TTF Prices

11.571

-0.004

Front month: AUG 25

As of 2025-07-06

JKM Prices

13.160

-0.005

Front month: AUG 25

As of 2025-07-06

JKM-TTF Spread

1.589

13.73%

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

As of 2025-07-06

Forward Curves Visualization
TTF (EUR/MWh)
JKM (USD/MMBtu)
13.3
12.8
12.3
11.8
11.3
11.57
13.16
AUG 25
11.83
12.26
SEP 25
12.05
12.33
OCT 25
12.42
12.62
NOV 25
12.57
12.93
DEC 25
12.63
13.07
JAN 26
12.63
13.02
FEB 26
12.46
12.64
MAR 26
11.79
11.93
APR 26
11.55
11.77
MAY 26
11.48
11.75
JUN 26
11.55
11.91
JUL 26
TTF Forward Curve (Next 12 Months)
Month Price (EUR/MWh)
AUG 25 11.571
SEP 25 11.832
OCT 25 12.049
NOV 25 12.419
DEC 25 12.566
JAN 26 12.635
FEB 26 12.631
MAR 26 12.456
APR 26 11.789
MAY 26 11.547
JUN 26 11.484
JUL 26 11.552
JKM Forward Curve (Next 12 Months)
Month Price (USD/MMBtu)
AUG 25 13.160
SEP 25 12.260
OCT 25 12.330
NOV 25 12.615
DEC 25 12.925
JAN 26 13.070
FEB 26 13.015
MAR 26 12.645
APR 26 11.930
MAY 26 11.770
JUN 26 11.750
JUL 26 11.910

News & Sentiment Analysis

Fibonacci Levels Analysis

Current Price: $3.32
Closest Support: $3.16 4.82% below current price
Closest Resistance: $3.35 0.9% above current price

Fibonacci Retracement Levels

0.0 $2.86
0.236 $3.16 Support
0.382 $3.35 Resistance
0.5 $3.5
0.618 $3.66
0.786 $3.87
1.0 $4.15

Fibonacci Extension Levels

1.272 $4.5
1.618 $4.95
2.0 $5.44
2.618 $6.24

ML Price Prediction

Current Price: $3.41
Forecast Generated: 2025-07-06 23:46:03
Next Trading Day: DOWN 1.38%
Date Prediction Lower Bound Upper Bound
2025-07-04 $3.36 $3.04 $3.68
2025-07-05 $3.4 $3.08 $3.72
2025-07-06 $3.4 $3.07 $3.72
2025-07-07 $3.39 $3.06 $3.71
2025-07-08 $3.4 $3.07 $3.72

ML Insights

  • Forecast generated using ARIMA(5, 1, 0).
  • The model predicts a price decrease of ~1.38% for the next trading day (2025-07-04), reaching $3.36.
  • The 5-day forecast suggests a generally upward trend, moving about 1.2% between 2025-07-04 and 2025-07-08.
  • The average confidence interval width is ~19.1% of the predicted price, indicating model uncertainty.
  • SIGNAL: Weak bearish signal, high uncertainty.

AI Analysis

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For Energy Traders:

Current market conditions indicate a neutral sentiment, with a score of -1/5. Traders should be aware of the Fibonacci support level at 3.16 and resistance at 3.35. The ML price forecast suggests a potential decline of 1.38%, with a trading range between 3.04 and 3.68. This could present short-term opportunities for traders looking to capitalize on price fluctuations, but caution is advised due to the overall bearish market sentiment.

For Producers (Oil & Gas Companies):

With a fundamental balance of 8.00 BCFD and a notable decrease of 5.80, producers should consider adjusting their production strategies to align with current demand trends. The bearish sentiment reflected in news articles, particularly regarding crude oil production increases by OPEC+, suggests a need for effective hedging strategies to mitigate potential losses. Monitoring supply chain dynamics and adjusting output accordingly will be crucial in navigating this challenging market landscape.

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For Consumers (Industrial/Utilities):

Consumers should prepare for potential cost fluctuations as the market sentiment remains bearish. The weather outlook indicates high cooling demand across all regions, which may impact supply reliability. Given the current fundamental balance, it is advisable for consumers to evaluate their procurement strategies and consider hedging options to manage potential price increases in the near term.

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For Commodity Professionals (Analysts, Consultants):

The market is currently characterized by a bearish sentiment, with a sentiment score of -0.650 derived from 55 articles. The convergence of high cooling demand and a decrease in fundamental balance indicates that while demand may remain robust, supply-side pressures from OPEC+ could lead to significant price adjustments. Analysts should closely monitor these dynamics, as the interplay between supply increases and demand could lead to shifts in market outlook in the coming weeks.

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