CME Group notes that heat in the Northern Hemisphere has pushed natural gas prices to multi-year highs, with Henry Hub futures above $3.50 per MMBtu. US storage stood 17% below the year-ago level as of June 30.
JKM spot reached about $14, pulling US LNG cargoes toward Asia.
Strong gas pull on both sides of the Atlantic keeps energy costs elevated for fertiliser and processing. Tight storage implies the support may persist into winter.
After 155 past bullish macro events, Natural Gas moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -4.0% to +7.1%), and +2.0% over 20.
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