
June Nymex natural gas closed up 5.56% on Monday as forecasts shifted toward above-normal temperatures for much of the eastern and central US from May 4-8. Prices had hit a 3-3/4 year low the previous Friday on ample supplies and mild spring weather.
Warmer forecasts lift expected cooling-related power demand and gas burn, pushing prices higher from multi-year lows. The move is mainly an energy-sector signal for feed buyers.
Após 221 eventos altista de clima passados, Gás natural subiu em mediana +3,3% em 5 sessões (61% de alta; metade central de -5,2% a +14,0%), e -0,3% em 20.
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Forecasts for above-normal temperatures in the eastern and central US raised expected cooling demand and triggered a sharp short-covering jump from a near four-year low on the same day.