Chris Swift on 10/30/2026

Shootin' The Bull about Heavy Livestock Markets and Higher Energy

In my opinion, what has been expected is believed to have begun. That is, the realization of poor feeding margins, and now, seemingly a softening of the beef market, causing cattle prices to decline. Boxes around $366.00 ending this week suggest another $41.00 lower to reach the $325.00 support lev

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Rich Asplund on 10/30/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Fall as US Weather Remains Warm

December Nymex natural gas (NGZ26 ) closed down -0.054 (-1.83%) on Friday. Dec nat-gas prices fell again Friday on continued warm weather and bearish carry-over from Thursday’s larger-than-expected rise in weekly EIA inventories (+80 bcf vs. a consensus +72 bcf). The Commodity Weather Group said Fr

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Phillip Streible on 10/30/2026

Crude Hits a New High Into Election Weekend as Nat Gas Slips to a Fresh Contract Low

December crude hit a new high of the move at the top of its rising wedge, and the old $103.90 high is the level to watch into the weekly settle with election weekend headline risk ahead. December nat gas set a new contract low after a bigger than expected storage build, with funds holding a record s

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Rich Asplund on 10/29/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Fall on EIA Inventory Rise and Warm Weather

December Nymex natural gas (NGZ26 ) closed down -0.080 (-2.64%) on Thursday. Dec nat-gas prices closed lower Thursday on a larger-than-expected rise in weekly EIA inventories (+80 bcf vs. a consensus +72 bcf) and continued warm-weather forecasts. The Commodity Weather Group is forecasting above-aver

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Andrew Hecht on 10/29/2026

What is on the Horizon for the 2026/2027 Natural Gas Withdrawal Season?

The natural gas withdrawal season starts next month, with U.S. inventories slightly above the 5-year average, but below last year’s level. While U.S. prices remain well below $4 per MMBtu for the upcoming peak season in January 2027, European price action suggests U.S. prices could soar if the winte

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Rich Asplund on 10/29/2026

Crude Oil Prices Fall on VP Vance Outreach to Iran

December WTI crude oil (CLZ26 ) closed down -0.78 (-0.76%) on Thursday, and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ26 ) closed down -0.0206 (-0.66%). Dec WTI crude oil prices fell on Thursday as the market assesses mediation efforts to avert a possible US military attack on Iran after this Tuesday’s US mid-term

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Rich Asplund on 10/29/2026

Crude Oil Prices Fall on Vance Outreach to Iran

December WTI crude oil (CLZ26 ) is down -2.51 (-2.44%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ26 ) is down -0.0794 (-2.55%). Dec WTI crude oil prices are trading lower today as the market assesses mediation efforts to avert a possible US military attack on Iran after Tuesday’s US mid-term elections. The...

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Subhasree Kar on 10/29/2026

Dear Shell Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for October 29

Shell’s strong refining outlook, resilient production and robust returns have set the stage for a closely watched Q3 earnings report about to be released on Oct. 29.Quarterly Report by SkazovD via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 10/28/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Move Higher on Cooler Forecasts and Restored LNG Shipments

December Nymex natural gas (NGZ26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.028 (+0.93%). Dec nat-gas prices on Wednesday closed higher on increased LNG flows to Gulf export terminals, which reduced domestic gas inventories. LNG flows to the Freeport LNG terminal in particular have recovered to normal levels af

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