European natural gas prices remain under pressure from tightening supply conditions, below-average storage levels and the risk of increased heating demand as colder weather approaches. Prices hover near €87 per megawatt-hour, close to their highest levels since December 2022, as the loss of Gulf liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies intensifies competition for available cargoes. Although […]
China’s export performance is accelerating, with September 2026 shipments reaching a record $447.18 billion as global demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, advanced manufacturing components and high-tech products continues to support the country’s external trade. Export growth reaches a seven-month high, while imports also climb to a record level, highlighting strong demand for industrial inputs, technology […]
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – attracts fresh sellers during the Asian session on Tuesday, snapping a three-day winning streak to a two-week high, touched the previous day. The black liquid currently trades around the $91.75 region, down over 0.70% for the day, though the downside seems cushioned amid […]
Contributor: Currency Hedger | Market Analysis: Louis Roche, Today Markets Coal futures are trading just below $150 per tonne, remaining near a three-year high as elevated liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices encourage power generators to turn towards cheaper coal supplies. With coal reportedly costing around 80% less than LNG, buyers in Asia and Europe are […]
US natural gas futures fell for a second day to $3.15 per MMBtu on Tuesday, as Gulf Coast producers restore operations after Hurricane Isaias, while warmer weather forecasts curbed early-season heating demand. As of Monday, around 25% of natural gas output remained shut in, according to the US Marine Minerals Administration. However, the impact on […]
Contributor: Currency Hedger | Market Analysis: Louis Roche, Today Markets Brent crude has climbed above $105.50 per barrel, reaching its highest level in more than two weeks as escalating Middle East tensions heighten concerns over regional security and the reliability of energy supplies. Renewed attacks targeting Saudi Arabia and another tanker incident in the Strait […]
Contributor: Currency Hedger | Market Analysis: Louis Roche, Today Markets Energy commodity markets are showing mixed performance, with heating oil, US natural gas and crude oil leading losses, while European and UK natural gas contracts move higher. The divergence highlights a market responding to different regional supply conditions, fuel demand expectations and the outlook for […]
Contributor: Currency Hedger | Market Analysis: Louis Roche, Today Markets US heating oil prices remain under pressure below $4.60 per gallon as traders weigh the prospect of increased fuel supplies against continuing geopolitical risks to global energy markets. Expectations of additional diesel supplies from Russia, a possible Russia–Ukraine energy ceasefire and calls for governments to […]
Contributor: Currency Hedger | Market Analysis: Louis Roche, Today Markets US gasoline prices are moving towards $3.20 per gallon as traders assess the prospect of improved fuel availability following claims of an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Expectations of additional Russian diesel supplies, alongside the temporary easing of US sanctions on Russian fuel, […]
US natural gas futures fell to $3.15 per MMBtu on Monday after rising to a two-week high in the previous session on supply disruptions in the Gulf of Mexico caused by Hurricane Isaias. Producers shut in around 1.3 bcfd, or 59% of offshore Gulf output. However, the impact on overall US supply was limited, as […]