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Natural gas futures rose about 6.2% to near $2.60 per mmBtu on Tuesday, and the UNG fund gained 2.6%. Models showed colder weather ahead, with the GFS adding more than 15 heating degree days.
Analysts said a large speculative short position could be forced to cover if the heating-demand outlook held.
Stronger heating-demand forecasts and short covering can push gas prices higher in the near term. Higher gas prices also raise power and fuel costs for feed producers.
finance.yahoo.comETF Trends29 oct 2019Tras 221 eventos alcista de clima pasados, Gas natural se movió una mediana de +3,3 % en 5 sesiones (61% al alza; mitad central entre -5,2 % y +14,0 %), y -0,3 % en 20.
Variaciones de la referencia de cada materia prima desde el último cierre antes del evento. Las lecturas históricas agrupan eventos pasados del mismo tipo; describen lo ocurrido, no lo que ocurrirá. No es asesoramiento de inversión.
Colder weather model runs (GFS adding 15+ heating degree days) boosted the demand outlook and a large speculative short position risked covering, amplifying the price jump.
Colder weather model runs (GFS adding 15+ heating degree days) lifted prices about 6% and raised the prospect of a large speculative short position covering, amplifying the rally.
