Natural Gas in my view has defied logic with the fundamentals in the front part of November set to be neutral to slightly bearish. 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. Monday broke the key levels of both 4.476 and 4.394 with the current trading at 4.335 in the afternoon session. 4.174 is likely the next stop - the traders are finally realizing just how warm November is….watch for 4.174 next. 4.50 is the battleground and we are exiting the week above the key level of 4.476. Price is at a level that is the best case for the bulls - so one little misstep on weather - we could head down in a hurry - 4.174 is likely the next stop. Mondays trading was a stalled point at 4.50 (not really moving up or down) - but the key bull/bear line right now is 4.476.
ER
Natural Gas Radar
2025-11-26 23:48
Table of Contents
Brian's Thoughts
Today's Update
Natural gas prices are currently experiencing volatility, recently trading around $4.335 after breaking key resistance levels. Despite bearish fundamentals for November, market sentiment is being driven by fear and short covering, with speculation that prices might push towards $5 this winter. A warmer November is impacting expectations, and traders should keep an eye on key levels, particularly $4.50 and $4.174. As we navigate through the season, monitor weather patterns closely, as they could trigger rapid price movements.
Executive Summary
Total supply increased by 0.5 BCFD | Total demand decreased by 0.0 BCFD | Market is undersupplied by 0.3 BCFD
Technical Analysis
Overall Technical Score (-5 to +5):
2
(Moderately Bullish)
Current Price:
$4.61
Signal:
Moderately Bullish
Moving Averages (9/20)
BULLISH
MA(9): $4.52
MA(20): $4.36
Current Price is 4.61, 9 day MA 4.52, 20 day MA 4.36
MACD (12, 26, 9)
BEARISH
MACD: 0.2769
Signal: 0.2963
Days since crossover: 5
MACD crossed the line 5 days ago and is in a bearish setup
RSI (14)
NEUTRAL
Value: 66.89
Category: NEUTRAL
RSI is 66.89 (note 70% is overbought and 30% is oversold)
Volume (vs 20d Avg)
LOWER
Current: 1,712
Avg (20d): 160,120
Ratio: 0.01
Volume is lower versus 20 day average
Stochastic (14, 3)
BULLISH CROSS
%K: 85.08
%D: 78.56
Stochastic %K: 85.08, %D: 78.56. Signal: bullish cross
ADX (14)
STRONG UPTREND
ADX: 43.47
+DI: 30.65
-DI: 10.11
ADX: 43.47 (+DI: 30.65, -DI: 10.11). Trend: strong uptrend
Williams %R (14)
OVERBOUGHT
Value: -14.92
Williams %R: -14.92 (overbought)
Bollinger Bands (20, 2)
ABOVE MIDDLE
Upper: 4.92
Middle: 4.36
Lower: 3.79
Price vs BBands (20, 2): above middle. Upper: 4.92, Middle: 4.36, Lower: 3.79
Fundamental Analysis
| Category | Current (BCFD) | Last Week | Last Year | 3 Yr Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Production | 108.1 | 106.4 | 101.8 | 102.13 |
| LNG Imports | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Canadian Imports | 6.2 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.03 |
| Total Supply | 114.3 | 112.2 | 107.8 | 106.53 |
| Industrial Demand | 22.3 | 22.4 | 23.0 | 23.2 |
| Electric Power Demand | 38.7 | 36.7 | 35.0 | 32.3 |
| Residential & Commercial | 32.4 | 20.2 | 18.0 | 19.6 |
| LNG Exports | 17.9 | 17.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 |
| Mexico Exports | 6.4 | 6.3 | 5.8 | 6.0 |
| Pipeline Fuel | 8.83 | 7.75 | 6.9 | 6.97 |
| Total Demand | 114.6 | 110.1 | 101.4 | 100.8 |
| Supply/Demand Balance | -0.3 | 2.1 | 6.4 | 5.73 |
Weather Analysis
Natural Gas Weather Impact:
HIGH heating demand - significant cold spell
(Heating-dominated conditions driving natural gas demand)
Weather Analysis Summary
Heating Degree Days (Utility Gas Weighted)
Last 7 Days:
134.0 HDD
-13.0 vs Normal
Next 7 Days:
185.0 HDD
+22.0 vs Normal
Cooling Degree Days (Population Weighted)
Last 7 Days:
6.0 CDD
+6.0 vs Normal
Next 7 Days:
1.0 CDD
+1.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18 | 21.0 | 20.0 | +1.0 |
| 11/19 | 20.0 | 20.0 | +0.0 |
| 11/20 | 20.0 | 20.0 | +0.0 |
| 11/21 | 18.0 | 21.0 | -3.0 |
| 11/22 | 17.0 | 22.0 | -5.0 |
| 11/23 | 19.0 | 22.0 | -3.0 |
| 11/24 | 19.0 | 22.0 | -3.0 |
HDD Forecast
| Date | HDD | Normal | Anomaly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/26 | 17.0 | 22.0 | -5.0 |
| 11/27 | 25.0 | 22.0 | +3.0 |
| 11/28 | 27.0 | 23.0 | +4.0 |
| 11/29 | 28.0 | 23.0 | +5.0 |
| 11/30 | 27.0 | 24.0 | +3.0 |
| 12/01 | 30.0 | 24.0 | +6.0 |
| 12/02 | 31.0 | 25.0 | +6.0 |
Recent CDD Data
| Date | CDD | Normal | Anomaly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18 | 1.0 | 0.0 | +1.0 |
| 11/19 | 1.0 | 0.0 | +1.0 |
| 11/20 | 1.0 | 0.0 | +1.0 |
| 11/21 | 1.0 | 0.0 | +1.0 |
| 11/22 | 1.0 | 0.0 | +1.0 |
| 11/23 | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| 11/24 | 1.0 | 0.0 | +1.0 |
CDD Forecast
| Date | CDD | Normal | Anomaly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/26 | 1.0 | 0.0 | +1.0 |
| 11/27 | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| 11/28 | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| 11/29 | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| 11/30 | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| 12/01 | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| 12/02 | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
Data Source: NOAA Climate Prediction Center (CPC)
Region: CONUS
Climatology: 1981-2010 Normal Period
Economic Analysis
Economic Sentiment Summary
POSITIVE - Economic indicators generally supportive
Dollar Impact:
Weaker USD may support commodity prices
Industrial Demand:
Strong industrial demand signals
Interest Rate Impact:
Stable/lower rates may support demand
Risk Sentiment:
Low market volatility/risk appetite
Economic Indicators
USD_INDEX
99.48
Daily:
-0.18 (-0.18%)
Weekly:
-0.68 (-0.68%)
US_10Y
4.0
Daily:
-0.0 (-0.1%)
Weekly:
-0.11 (-2.63%)
SP500
6812.61
Daily:
46.73 (0.69%)
Weekly:
273.85 (4.19%)
VIX
17.19
Daily:
-1.37 (-7.38%)
Weekly:
-9.23 (-34.94%)
GOLD
4185.8
Daily:
93.9 (2.29%)
Weekly:
108.1 (2.65%)
COPPER
5.18
Daily:
0.22 (4.47%)
Weekly:
0.18 (3.51%)
CFTC Commitment of Traders Analysis
Natural Gas Positioning (NAT GAS NYME - NEW YORK MERCANTILE EXCHANGE)
Report Date: 2025-10-14
Sentiment: Bearish and Strengthening
Positioning: Normal Range
Open Interest
1,674,169
Change: +33,848
Managed Money
-75,339
Change: -41,939
-4.5% of OI
Producer/Merchant
-3,153
Change: -6,478
-0.2% of OI
Swap Dealers
145,684
Change: +13,073
8.7% of OI
Other Reportables
-76,774
Change: +31,787
-4.6% of OI
Analysis Rationale (Managed Money):
- Managed Money sentiment: bearish and strengthening
Crude Oil Positioning (WTI-PHYSICAL - NEW YORK MERCANTILE EXCHANGE)
Report Date: 2025-10-14
Sentiment: Bearish and Strengthening
Positioning: Normal Range
Open Interest
2,066,590
Change: +30,516
Managed Money
-18,766
Change: -1,285
-0.9% of OI
Producer/Merchant
295,445
Change: +1,161
14.3% of OI
Swap Dealers
-376,825
Change: +15,515
-18.2% of OI
Analysis Rationale (Managed Money):
- Managed Money sentiment: bearish and strengthening
LNG Market Analysis
LNG Market Summary
TTF prices decreased to 10.466 EUR/MWh (-0.014). JKM prices decreased to 11.130 USD/MMBtu (-0.120). JKM is trading at a premium of 0.664 to TTF, indicating strong Asian demand.
TTF Prices
10.466
-0.014Front month: DEC 25
As of 2025-11-26
JKM Prices
11.130
-0.120Front month: JAN 26
As of 2025-11-26
JKM-TTF Spread
0.664
6.34%JKM is trading at a premium to TTF, indicating strong Asian demand.
As of 2025-11-26
Forward Curves Visualization
TTF (EUR/MWh)
JKM (USD/MMBtu)
11.3
10.8
10.3
9.8
9.3
TTF Forward Curve (Next 12 Months)
| Month | Price (EUR/MWh) |
|---|---|
| DEC 25 | 10.466 |
| JAN 26 | 10.039 |
| FEB 26 | 10.049 |
| MAR 26 | 9.970 |
| APR 26 | 9.607 |
| MAY 26 | 9.502 |
| JUN 26 | 9.520 |
| JUL 26 | 9.545 |
| AUG 26 | 9.591 |
| SEP 26 | 9.679 |
| OCT 26 | 9.743 |
| NOV 26 | 9.955 |
JKM Forward Curve (Next 12 Months)
| Month | Price (USD/MMBtu) |
|---|---|
| JAN 26 | 11.130 |
| FEB 26 | 10.595 |
| MAR 26 | 10.115 |
| APR 26 | 9.565 |
| MAY 26 | 9.475 |
| JUN 26 | 9.595 |
| JUL 26 | 9.730 |
| AUG 26 | 9.910 |
| SEP 26 | 9.900 |
| OCT 26 | 9.910 |
| NOV 26 | 10.050 |
| DEC 26 | 10.315 |
News & Sentiment Analysis
Market Sentiment Overview
BEARISH
Average Polarity:
-0.333
Confidence:
1.0
Articles Analyzed:
77
Last Updated:
2025-11-26 23:47:44
Commodity Sentiment
HEATING_OIL
0.0
NATURAL_GAS
-0.4
CRUDE_OIL
-0.6
Top News Topics
Supply (2 articles)
Demand (1 articles)
Infrastructure (2 articles)
- Nat-Gas Prices Rally on a Larger EIA Storage Draw Barchart
- US Natural Gas Storage Falls for 2nd Week Trading Economics
Weather (2 articles)
Fibonacci Levels Analysis
Current Price:
$4.61
Closest Support:
$4.28
7.16% below current price
Closest Resistance:
$4.69
1.74% above current price
Fibonacci Retracement Levels
0.0
$2.77
0.236
$3.22
0.382
$3.5
0.5
$3.73
0.618
$3.96
0.786
$4.28
Support
1.0
$4.69
Resistance
Fibonacci Extension Levels
1.272
$5.21
1.618
$5.87
2.0
$6.6
2.618
$7.79
ML Price Prediction
Current Price:
$4.55
Forecast Generated:
2025-11-26 23:47:44
Next Trading Day:
UP 0.08%
| Date | Prediction | Lower Bound | Upper Bound |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-25 | $4.55 | $4.24 | $4.87 |
| 2025-11-26 | $4.54 | $4.23 | $4.86 |
| 2025-11-27 | $4.55 | $4.23 | $4.86 |
| 2025-11-28 | $4.54 | $4.23 | $4.85 |
| 2025-11-29 | $4.54 | $4.23 | $4.86 |
ML Insights
- Forecast generated using ARIMA(5, 1, 0).
- The model predicts a price increase of ~0.08% for the next trading day (2025-11-25), reaching $4.55.
- The 5-day forecast suggests relatively stable prices between 2025-11-25 and 2025-11-29.
- The average confidence interval width is ~13.8% of the predicted price, indicating model uncertainty.
- SIGNAL: Weak bullish signal, high uncertainty.
AI Analysis
For Energy Traders:
Current market indicators suggest a moderately bullish sentiment, with a technical score of 2/5. The Fibonacci support level is at 4.28 and resistance at 4.69. Traders should monitor price movements closely, as the ML forecast indicates a slight increase of 0.08%, with a projected range of 4.24 to 4.87. However, the overall market sentiment is bearish, which may introduce volatility, particularly in the context of high heating demand driven by weather forecasts.
For Producers (Oil & Gas Companies):
The fundamental balance shows a slight deficit of -0.30 BCFD, indicating a tightening supply situation. Producers should consider adjusting their production planning to respond to the high heating demand, especially in the Northeast and Midwest regions. The bearish sentiment surrounding natural gas may affect pricing strategies and hedging approaches, necessitating a careful assessment of market dynamics and potential output adjustments.
For Consumers (Industrial/Utilities):
With high heating demand expected across most regions, consumers should prepare for potential cost fluctuations in natural gas prices. The negative sentiment in the market may suggest a cautious approach to procurement, as prices could be influenced by supply dynamics and weather forecasts. It is advisable to evaluate hedging options to mitigate risks associated with price volatility in the coming days.
For Commodity Professionals (Analysts, Consultants):
The market presents a complex picture with a bearish overall sentiment (-0.333) against a backdrop of moderately bullish technical indicators. The fundamental balance remains tight, while the weather outlook suggests a strong demand for heating. Analysts should focus on the interplay between supply constraints and demand pressures, particularly in light of the ML price forecast and regional heating trends, as these will be key drivers in the market's short-term trajectory.
Disclaimer: This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or specific buy/sell recommendations.