Natural Gas Radar

2025-11-15 23:48

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Brian's Thoughts

Published: 11/15/2025 Focus: Natural Gas
Natural Gas in my view has defied logic with the fundamentals in the front part of November set to be neutral to slightly bearish. Due to the government shutdown, the CFTC has not been reporting positions since 9/23 - this leaves us a little blind to what I largely suspect is the reason for the run up (short covering). Fundamentally I believe we will see $5 this winter but I believed we were going to head down to test 3.965 before structurally heading up. Now the market is trading up on fear and short covering - which leaves me thinking that we may in fact be pushing up for a crash down in prices later. The Nat Gas Rally continues - the only reason that we are up this high is due to technical short covering and the prospects for a cold December are driving some fear - fundamentally nothing has changed for November (bearish the first two weeks and bullish the second two weeks = neutral). If weather doesn’t come through in December - we could see $1.50 come off - that said it seems that bulls are going to keep this up - all it needs for a massive retracement (like down to 3.965) is a tipping point….so be ready. For now I’m watching 4.476 - that will be the near term trigger.

Today's Update

Updated: 2025-11-15 23:47:12 Length: 550 chars
Natural gas has recently seen volatility driven by weather forecasts and market sentiment. Despite fundamentals suggesting a neutral to slightly bearish outlook, short covering has propelled prices higher, with fears of cold weather contributing to the rally. Recent reports indicate a larger-than-expected build in inventories, leading to a retreat in prices from near three-year highs. Watch for the $4.476 level as a critical trigger, as failure to meet winter demand could lead to a significant price drop, potentially testing $3.965. Stay alert!

Executive Summary

Total supply increased by 1.6 BCFD | Total demand increased by 4.5 BCFD | Market is undersupplied by 0.8 BCFD

Technical Analysis

Overall Technical Score (-5 to +5): 2 (Moderately Bullish)
Current Price: $4.57
Signal: Moderately Bullish

Moving Averages (9/20)

BULLISH

MA(9): $4.43

MA(20): $3.97

Current Price is 4.57, 9 day MA 4.43, 20 day MA 3.97

MACD (12, 26, 9)

BULLISH

MACD: 0.3564

Signal: 0.3048

Days since crossover: 19

MACD crossed the line 19 days ago and is in a bullish setup

RSI (14)

OVERBOUGHT

Value: 72.21

Category: OVERBOUGHT

RSI is 72.21 (note 70% is overbought and 30% is oversold)

Volume (vs 20d Avg)

HIGHER

Current: 201,019

Avg (20d): 172,129

Ratio: 1.17

Volume is higher versus 20 day average

Stochastic (14, 3)

OVERBOUGHT

%K: 91.84

%D: 95.17

Stochastic %K: 91.84, %D: 95.17. Signal: overbought

ADX (14)

STRONG UPTREND

ADX: 40.87

+DI: 32.48

-DI: 9.44

ADX: 40.87 (+DI: 32.48, -DI: 9.44). Trend: strong uptrend

Williams %R (14)

OVERBOUGHT

Value: -8.16

Williams %R: -8.16 (overbought)

Bollinger Bands (20, 2)

ABOVE MIDDLE

Upper: 4.96

Middle: 3.97

Lower: 2.98

Price vs BBands (20, 2): above middle. Upper: 4.96, Middle: 3.97, Lower: 2.98

Fundamental Analysis

Category Current (BCFD) Last Week Last Year 3 Yr Avg
Dry Production 107.5 106.4 101.8 102.13
LNG Imports 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1
Canadian Imports 6.3 5.8 5.9 5.03
Total Supply 113.8 112.2 107.8 106.53
Industrial Demand 22.8 22.4 23.0 23.2
Electric Power Demand 31.7 36.7 35.0 32.3
Residential & Commercial 28.4 20.2 18.0 19.6
LNG Exports 18.5 17.7 12.7 12.7
Mexico Exports 6.4 6.3 5.8 6.0
Pipeline Fuel 6.8 6.8 6.9 6.97
Total Demand 114.6 110.1 101.4 100.8
Supply/Demand Balance -0.8 2.1 6.4 5.73

Weather Analysis

Weather Impact Summary

Overall: HEATING dominated (HDD: 9.8, CDD: 0.6)
Residential/Commercial: MODERATE heating demand expected
Power Generation: LOW cooling demand expected

Regional Weather Patterns

Northeast

Heating dominated (HDD: 10.5)

Midwest

Heating dominated (HDD: 21.5)

South

Heating dominated (HDD: 6.5)

West

Cooling dominated (CDD: 3.0)

Degree Days by City

Chicago, IL

Heating Degree Days (HDD): 21.5
Cooling Degree Days (CDD): 0
Total HDD: 144.5
Total CDD: 0

New York, NY

Heating Degree Days (HDD): 11.0
Cooling Degree Days (CDD): 0
Total HDD: 137.0
Total CDD: 0

Houston, TX

Heating Degree Days (HDD): 6.5
Cooling Degree Days (CDD): 0.0
Total HDD: 6.5
Total CDD: 78.5

Los Angeles, CA

Heating Degree Days (HDD): 0.0
Cooling Degree Days (CDD): 3.0
Total HDD: 9.0
Total CDD: 7.5

Philadelphia, PA

Heating Degree Days (HDD): 10.0
Cooling Degree Days (CDD): 0
Total HDD: 110.5
Total CDD: 0

Economic Analysis

Economic Sentiment Summary

NEGATIVE - Economic indicators showing headwinds
Dollar Impact: Weaker USD may support 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

99.27
Daily: 0.09 (0.09%)
Weekly: -0.35 (-0.35%)

US_10Y

4.15
Daily: 0.04 (0.88%)
Weekly: 0.04 (0.92%)

SP500

6734.11
Daily: -3.38 (-0.05%)
Weekly: -98.32 (-1.44%)

VIX

19.83
Daily: -0.17 (-0.85%)
Weekly: 2.23 (12.67%)

GOLD

4087.6
Daily: -99.3 (-2.37%)
Weekly: -24.2 (-0.59%)

COPPER

5.05
Daily: -0.04 (-0.75%)
Weekly: -0.04 (-0.74%)

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 10.625 EUR/MWh (+0.123). JKM prices decreased to 11.127 USD/MMBtu (-0.003). JKM is trading at a premium of 0.502 to TTF, indicating strong Asian demand.

TTF Prices

10.625

+0.123

Front month: DEC 25

As of 2025-11-15

JKM Prices

11.127

-0.003

Front month: DEC 25

As of 2025-11-15

JKM-TTF Spread

0.502

4.72%

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

As of 2025-11-15

Forward Curves Visualization
TTF (EUR/MWh)
JKM (USD/MMBtu)
11.5
11.1
10.7
10.4
10.0
10.62
11.13
DEC 25
10.72
11.36
JAN 26
10.73
11.08
FEB 26
10.65
10.70
MAR 26
10.27
10.18
APR 26
10.18
10.10
MAY 26
10.18
10.21
JUN 26
10.20
10.33
JUL 26
10.24
10.49
AUG 26
10.31
10.49
SEP 26
10.38
10.51
OCT 26
10.60
10.65
NOV 26
TTF Forward Curve (Next 12 Months)
Month Price (EUR/MWh)
DEC 25 10.625
JAN 26 10.716
FEB 26 10.735
MAR 26 10.648
APR 26 10.274
MAY 26 10.176
JUN 26 10.180
JUL 26 10.204
AUG 26 10.244
SEP 26 10.314
OCT 26 10.383
NOV 26 10.604
JKM Forward Curve (Next 12 Months)
Month Price (USD/MMBtu)
DEC 25 11.127
JAN 26 11.360
FEB 26 11.080
MAR 26 10.695
APR 26 10.175
MAY 26 10.100
JUN 26 10.205
JUL 26 10.330
AUG 26 10.495
SEP 26 10.490
OCT 26 10.505
NOV 26 10.650

News & Sentiment Analysis

Fibonacci Levels Analysis

Current Price: $4.57
Closest Support: $4.25 7.0% below current price
Closest Resistance: $4.69 2.63% above current price

Fibonacci Retracement Levels

0.0 $2.62
0.236 $3.11
0.382 $3.41
0.5 $3.66
0.618 $3.9
0.786 $4.25 Support
1.0 $4.69 Resistance

Fibonacci Extension Levels

1.272 $5.25
1.618 $5.96
2.0 $6.75
2.618 $8.03

ML Price Prediction

Current Price: $4.57
Forecast Generated: 2025-11-15 23:48:10
Next Trading Day: UP 0.27%
Date Prediction Lower Bound Upper Bound
2025-11-15 $4.58 $4.26 $4.9
2025-11-16 $4.56 $4.24 $4.88
2025-11-17 $4.57 $4.25 $4.89
2025-11-18 $4.56 $4.24 $4.88
2025-11-19 $4.56 $4.24 $4.88

ML Insights

  • Forecast generated using ARIMA(5, 1, 0).
  • The model predicts a price increase of ~0.27% for the next trading day (2025-11-15), reaching $4.58.
  • The 5-day forecast suggests relatively stable prices between 2025-11-15 and 2025-11-19.
  • The average confidence interval width is ~14.0% of the predicted price, indicating model uncertainty.
  • SIGNAL: Weak bullish signal, high uncertainty.

AI Analysis

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For Energy Traders:

The current market data suggests a moderately bullish sentiment, with a technical score of 2/5. Traders should pay attention to the Fibonacci support level at 4.25 and resistance at 4.69. The ML price forecast indicates a slight increase of 0.27%, which could present short-term trading opportunities. However, the overall bearish news sentiment (-0.650) indicates potential volatility and risks, particularly due to oversupply concerns and geopolitical factors impacting crude oil. Traders should remain cautious and watch for any shifts in sentiment or price action around the key levels.

For Producers (Oil & Gas Companies):

Producers should focus on the fundamental balance of -0.80 BCFD, indicating a tightening supply scenario despite the bearish market sentiment. The negative sentiment around crude oil (-0.700) and natural gas (-0.600) could affect pricing strategies. Producers may need to consider hedging strategies to mitigate risks from price fluctuations influenced by geopolitical tensions and oversupply fears. The moderate heating demand across regions suggests a stable demand environment for the upcoming period, which may warrant adjustments in production planning.

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For Consumers (Industrial/Utilities):

Consumers should prepare for potential cost fluctuations due to the mixed signals from the market. The current weather outlook indicates moderate heating demand, which could lead to increased natural gas prices. The ML forecast suggests a slight price increase, indicating that procurement strategies might need to be adjusted. Additionally, the overall bearish sentiment could create supply reliability risks, making it essential for consumers to consider procurement or hedging strategies to manage costs effectively.

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For Commodity Professionals (Analysts, Consultants):

The market presents a complex picture with a predominantly bearish sentiment (-0.650) despite the moderately bullish technical indicators. The fundamental balance shows a tightening supply, yet negative news sentiment around crude oil and natural gas poses challenges. The heating demand forecast is moderate, suggesting stable consumption patterns in the short term. Analysts should monitor the interplay between geopolitical developments and supply-demand dynamics closely, as these are likely to drive market volatility and sentiment shifts.

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