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Traders Continued to Monitor Developments in the Red Sea

By spragueoperati | December 28, 2023 | Comments Off on Traders Continued to Monitor Developments in the Red Sea

Recap:  The oil market posted an inside trading day on Wednesday, as traders continued to monitor developments in the Red Sea. This followed Tuesday’s outside trading session. The market traded […]

Thin Volume Trading on Monday Following the Long Christmas Holiday Weekend

By spragueoperati | December 27, 2023 | Comments Off on Thin Volume Trading on Monday Following the Long Christmas Holiday Weekend

Recap:  The oil market posted an outside trading day, with thin volume trading on Monday following the long Christmas holiday weekend. The market breached its previous low of $73.39 and […]

The oil market remained steady ahead of the long Christmas holiday weekend

By spragueoperati | December 26, 2023 | Comments Off on The oil market remained steady ahead of the long Christmas holiday weekend

Recap: On Friday, the oil market remained steady ahead of the long Christmas holiday weekend as the market remained supported by the concerns over the situation in the Middle East following […]

January NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $2.572 on Thursday, December 21st

By spragueoperati | December 22, 2023 | Comments Off on January NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $2.572 on Thursday, December 21st

Thursday, December 21st saw the front-month NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract open at $2.485, four cents above Wednesday’s closing price of $2.447. Falling to an intraday low of $2.460 by […]

Oil Market Sees Volatility as Angola Opts Out of OPEC

By spragueoperati | December 22, 2023 | Comments Off on Oil Market Sees Volatility as Angola Opts Out of OPEC

Recap:  The oil market on Thursday fell as it reacted to cracks in OPEC’s unity following the news that Angola was leaving OPEC. Angola's Oil Minister, Diamantino Azevedo, said the […]

January NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $2.447 on Wednesday, December 20th

By spragueoperati | December 21, 2023 | Comments Off on January NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $2.447 on Wednesday, December 20th

Wednesday, December 20th saw the front-month NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract open at $2.422, eight cents below Monday’s closing price of $2.492. Ascending to the intraday high of $2.539 by […]

Oil Prices Swing on Unexpected Inventory Surge and Trade Flow Disruptions

By spragueoperati | December 21, 2023 | Comments Off on Oil Prices Swing on Unexpected Inventory Surge and Trade Flow Disruptions

Recap: The oil market on Wednesday traded lower in light of the EIA report showing an unexpected build in crude stocks on the week, with record U.S. oil output and […]

January NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $2.492 on Tuesday, December 19th

By spragueoperati | December 20, 2023 | Comments Off on January NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $2.492 on Tuesday, December 19th

Tuesday, December 19th saw the front-month NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract open at $2.422, eight cents below Monday’s closing price of $2.503. Continuing the pre-session downward momentum due to heating […]

Oil Markets Navigate Narrow Trading Range Despite Red Sea Shipping Disruptions

By spragueoperati | December 20, 2023 | Comments Off on Oil Markets Navigate Narrow Trading Range Despite Red Sea Shipping Disruptions

Recap: The oil market traded higher but posted an inside trading day as it failed to breach Monday’s $3.60 trading range. While the attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on vessels traveling […]

January NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $2.503 on Monday, December 18th

By spragueoperati | December 19, 2023 | Comments Off on January NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $2.503 on Monday, December 18th

Monday, December 18th saw the front-month NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract open at $2.570, eight cents above Friday’s closing price of $2.491. Continuing Friday’s rally, as additional heating demand was […]