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Weaker US Retail Sales causes Natural Gas gains to be slashed in half

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Last updated: 2024/06/18 at 1:27 PM
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Natural Gas prices are being impacted by various factors including the recent announcement by Gassco, the Norwegian gas regulator, regarding the unplanned maintenance of the Nyhamna gas processing plant. This has led to a significant reduction in liquefied natural gas production, resulting in uncertainty in the market. Additionally, the US Dollar Index has been fluctuating ahead of the US Retail Sales and multiple Fed speakers scheduled for Tuesday.

Despite the initial gains, Natural Gas prices are facing pressure due to softer US Retail Sales data, signaling potential challenges for US economic growth. The US Dollar Index, which tracks the value of the Greenback against major currencies, has also retraced its gains following the disappointing retail sales figures. This suggests that consumers in the US may be feeling the impact of elevated rates, which could have repercussions on the labor market and overall economic data moving forward.

In Europe, there are concerns of delivery issues as the Nyhamna gas plant in Norway is facing maintenance problems, leading to uncertainty about when it will resume operations. Additionally, European LNG storages have reached high levels, reminiscent of figures from earlier in the year. Meanwhile, Shell Plc’s acquisition of LNG trader Pavilion Energy and an extended collaboration between Var Energi and VNG highlight the ongoing developments in the natural gas market.

From a technical analysis perspective, Natural Gas prices are expected to face further downward pressure, especially with European gas storages filling up and easing tensions in the Middle East. Key levels to watch include $3.08 as the primary resistance and various support levels such as the 200-day Simple Moving Average at $2.54. The daily chart reflects the current trends and potential price movements in the Natural Gas market.

Supply and demand dynamics, as well as various external factors such as geopolitical events and government policies, play a significant role in influencing Natural Gas prices. Economic releases like the weekly inventory bulletin from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) and data from major consumers like China, Germany, and Japan can impact market trends. Moreover, since Natural Gas is primarily priced in US Dollars, fluctuations in the value of the USD also contribute to price volatility in the commodity market.

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