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The Oil Market Retraced its Previous Losses

By spragueoperati | January 9, 2023 | Comments Off on The Oil Market Retraced its Previous Losses

Recap:  The oil market retraced its previous losses and rallied by over $1 early in the session amid a weaker dollar. The dollar pared its earlier gains following the release […]

February NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $3.720 on Thursday, January 5th

By spragueoperati | January 6, 2023 | Comments Off on February NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $3.720 on Thursday, January 5th

Thursday, January 5th saw the February NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract open at $3.889, twenty-eight cents below Wednesday’s closing price of $4.172. Settling in near the $3.830 level heading into […]

The U.S. Energy Information Administration Reported an Increase of 1.7 Millions Barrels

By spragueoperati | January 6, 2023 | Comments Off on The U.S. Energy Information Administration Reported an Increase of 1.7 Millions Barrels

Recap:  Oil futures rose on Thursday after the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported an increase of 1.7 million barrels for the week to December 30. This puts U.S. crude oil inventories […]

February NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $4.172 on Wednesday, January 4th

By spragueoperati | January 5, 2023 | Comments Off on February NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $4.172 on Wednesday, January 4th

Wednesday, January 4th saw the February NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract open at $4.042, five cents above Tuesday’s closing price of $3.988. Tallying the intraday low of $4.000 by 10:00AM, […]

Concerns About Immediate Global Oil Demand Intensified

By spragueoperati | January 5, 2023 | Comments Off on Concerns About Immediate Global Oil Demand Intensified

Recap: Oil prices crashed early on Wednesday, with Brent crude falling below the $80 a barrel mark again, as concerns about immediate global oil demand intensified with soaring COVID cases […]

February NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $3.988 on Tuesday, January 3rd

By spragueoperati | January 4, 2023 | Comments Off on February NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $3.988 on Tuesday, January 3rd

Tuesday, January 3rd saw the February NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract open at $4.007, forty-seven cents below Friday’s closing price of $4.475. Hindered once again by bearish conditions that are […]

The Market Sold Off Sharply on Tuesday

By spragueoperati | January 4, 2023 | Comments Off on The Market Sold Off Sharply on Tuesday

Recap : The oil market sold off sharply on Tuesday following the long New Year’s holiday weekend. The market was pressured by weak demand data from China and a gloomy […]

February NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $4.475 on Friday, December 30th

By spragueoperati | January 3, 2023 | Comments Off on February NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $4.475 on Friday, December 30th

The January NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract settled at $4.709 on Wednesday December 28th. Markets were closed yesterday in observance of the New Year holiday. Friday, December 30rd saw the […]

WTI Finished the Year Above $80 a Barrel

By spragueoperati | January 3, 2023 | Comments Off on WTI Finished the Year Above $80 a Barrel

Recap: WTI finished the year above $80 a barrel, with the February contract climbing $1.86, or 2.37%, to close the session at $80.26 a barrel. This represents a gain of […]

Oil Futures Fell Despite a Weak Dollar and Strong Equities

By spragueoperati | December 30, 2022 | Comments Off on Oil Futures Fell Despite a Weak Dollar and Strong Equities

Recap :  Oil prices fell for a second straight session on Thursday on an uncertain demand outlook as more countries considered restrictions on Chinese travelers with COVID-19 infections spreading in […]