Natural Gas Prices Plummet on Warm Weather Forecasts and Record Output

Natural gas futures opened lower due to a forecast for milder weather, which reduces demand for heating fuel. Despite an increase in the US natural gas rig count, warmer weather predictions threaten to suppress heating demand. The market is also grappling with complex dynamics in LNG exports and high storage levels. Trading strategies among energy firms have yielded mixed results. The outlook for natural gas prices in the short term appears bearish, with high inventory levels and reduced heating demand weighing on market sentiment. Technical analysis suggests a potential downtrend in both medium and longer-term views.