Natural Gas

Natural gas eased amid forecasts of milder weather over the next two weeks

Natural gas prices fell 1.4% yesterday to settle at 197.6, as forecasts of milder weather over the next two weeks indicated less than normal heating demand. Meteorologists predict warmer-than-normal temperatures in the Lower 48 U.S. states through Nov. 1, which will reduce natural gas consumption. As a result, LSEG forecasts that average gas demand, including…

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September exports increase by a flat 0.5% while the trade deficit hits its lowest level in five months.

India’s merchandise exports increased somewhat year over year to $34.58 billion in September, albeit from a low base (-2.8%). However, with import growth also being moderate at 1.6%, the trade imbalance shrank to $20.78 billion, its lowest level in five months. With exports falling sharply by 9.3% year over year in August, the trade imbalance…

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