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business3 days ago•123 min saved

Tech glitch freezes CME Globex metals and natural gas trading

CME Group halted trading in its CME Globex metals and natural gas futures and options markets due to technical issues. Natural gas futures and options will pre‑open at 12:45 Central Time and open at 12:50 Central Time as the firm investigates. All day orders and good‑till‑date orders for Wednesday were canceled, while good‑till‑canceled orders that had already been acknowledged would remain in place. CME said it is looking into the disruption.

via Investing.com|

#business #cme-group #futures

energy1 month ago•2 min saved

Gas tops $6 as Winter Storm Fern delivers deep freeze across the U.S.

Natural gas futures for February delivery jumped about 18% to $6.21 per MMBtu, a new 52‑week high and the first time above $6 since Dec. 2022, as Winter Storm Fern provoked widespread outages, flight cancellations and extreme cold across much of the U.S.; the DOE issued emergency orders to stabilize grids amid continued disruption.

via CNBC|

#doe-emergency-orders #energy #extreme-cold

markets1 month ago•20 min saved

Gas rallies, metals surge and Japan’s bond jitters set a volatile 2026 pace

Investors started 2026 amid a flurry of dramatic moves: natural gas futures jumped more than 60% in three days, silver topped $100 an ounce while gold neared $5,000, and the Russell 2000 outperformed the S&P 500 as Japanese 40-year bonds surged, signaling broad, volatile action across commodities, equities and debt markets.

via MarketWatch|

#gold #japan-bonds #markets

business1 month ago•455 min saved

Winter Chill Triggers Unprecedented Rally in U.S. Natural Gas

Extreme winter weather has sent U.S. natural gas futures soaring—about a 70% weekly jump and the largest move since 1990, with prices at their highest since 2022—driven by surging heating demand, dwindling storage, and potential pipeline disruptions. A surge in LNG exports abroad is tightening domestic supply, while later-dated futures are less affected. Analysts warn volatility could persist as the weather holds, even as White House officials highlight high domestic gas output as a relief to energy affordability.

via CNN|

#business #energy-prices #gas-storage

business1 month ago•2 min saved

Arctic Chill Sends Natural Gas Prices Higher as US Faces Widespread Cold

Natural gas futures jumped roughly 25% to about $4.88 per MMBtu as an Arctic cold front spreads across the U.S., boosting heating demand and raising potential for power outages and travel disruptions.

via CNBC|

#arctic-cold #business #energy-prices

energy1 month ago•1 min saved

Winter Storm Triggers 25% Jump in Natural Gas Prices Ahead of Cold Front

Natural gas prices surged about 25% as a major winter storm looms over much of the U.S., likely driving higher heating bills amid ongoing affordability concerns. The National Weather Service warns of hazardous cold, freezing rain and heavy snow, which could boost demand through February. The EIA expects overall gas costs to fall in 2026 but rise in 2027 due to growing LNG exports and electric-power demand, and analysts say households could face roughly $1,000 in heating expenses this winter as winter energy prices remain elevated.

via NBC News|

#eia-forecast #energy #energy-prices

energy1 month ago•31 min saved

Cold Weather, LNG Demand Lift U.S. Natural Gas Prices, Analysts Say

U.S. natural gas rose to about $3.50/MMBtu as colder weather boosts heating demand, and steady LNG purchases plus short-covering support prices; there’s no sign of a supply disruption and U.S. production/storage remain comfortable, with longer-term forecasts offering mixed outlooks depending on winter weather and demand.

via Rigzone|

#energy #energy-markets #henry-hub

forecasts1 month ago•31 min saved

Oil Dips as Iran Tensions Ease; Natural Gas Rises After EIA Draw

Natural gas rebounds after the EIA report showing a -71 Bcf draw, with prices testing the $3.10 area and eyeing resistance around $3.25–$3.30; WTI crude slips below $60 as Iran supply-disruption fears ease following Trump’s comments, with a path toward $55.50–$56.00 if it continues lower; Brent crude also eases toward $64 as Iran risk fades, with a downside target near $62.54 if losses extend.

via FXEmpire|

#brent-oil #eia #forecasts

environment1 month ago•3 min saved

Winter Weather and Data Centers Push U.S. Emissions Higher

Colder weather boosted heating fuels and a surge in electricity demand from data centres and crypto mining lifted US greenhouse gas emissions by 2.4% last year, with coal up 13% despite solar growth; higher natural-gas prices spurred fuel switching, while transport emissions stayed roughly flat thanks to more hybrids and EVs, and Trump-era policies are viewed as having little immediate impact.

via BBC|

#coal #data-centres #environment

business1 month ago•6 min saved

US Energy Crisis: Rising Costs and Policy Challenges

Many American families are struggling with soaring energy prices, leading to increased utility debt, shut-offs, and financial hardship, amid broader debates over energy policy and infrastructure investments.

via BBC|

#business #clean-energy #electricity-costs

science1 month ago•5 min saved

3 Billion-Year-Old Rock Reveals Hidden Gas Reserves

An ancient rock formation in South Africa's Witwatersrand Basin has been trapping helium for over 3 billion years, providing a valuable and rare resource crucial for medical and scientific applications. The study of this helium deposit offers insights into its formation, migration, and potential longevity, which could influence future helium exploration and supply management globally.

via Earth.com|

#geology #helium #natural-gas

business1 month ago•8 min saved

Vistra Expands Generation Portfolio with Cogentrix Acquisition

Vistra Corp. has announced the acquisition of Cogentrix Energy, adding approximately 5,500 MW of modern natural gas generation assets across key U.S. regions for about $4 billion, aiming to enhance its generation portfolio, deliver shareholder value, and support growth in the power sector.

via Vistra Corp. Investor Relations|

#acquisition #business #cogentrix

science-and-technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Minnesota Discovers 'Fuel of the Future'

Scientists have discovered significant amounts of helium-3 underground in Minnesota, a rare isotope valuable for fusion energy, quantum computing, and scientific research, potentially providing an alternative source to lunar mining and impacting future energy and technology developments.

via Earth.com|

#fusion-energy #helium-3 #minnesota

world1 month ago•5 min saved

U.S. Actions in Venezuela Impact Oil Markets and Global Stocks

The article discusses the potential for Venezuela's economic recovery through its vast natural resources, including oil, gas, and minerals, contingent on political stability and effective governance following Maduro's possible capture, with opportunities for increased production, exports, and responsible resource management.

via Americas Quarterly|

#mining #natural-gas #oil-reserves

business1 month ago•4 min saved

2026 Energy Outlook: Key Predictions and Trends

The article predicts that in 2026, oil prices will likely crash below $50 but then recover, leading to increased mergers in the sector, and a shift towards natural gas and AI data center investments by oil companies, setting the stage for potential growth despite a challenging year for oil prices.

via The Motley Fool|

#2026-predictions #business #energy-investments