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Natural gas broke out of a descending trend line and a short-term channel, and technical indicators showed overbought conditions. A report that coal plants were closing in West Virginia was cited as support for natural gas demand.
Traders also expected the Federal Reserve to hold rates steady for longer.
Technical signals point to a possible reversal, but the longer-term trend remains down. Coal-to-gas switching and easier monetary policy offer some support for prices.
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