Fundamentals Pressure Natural Gas Futures, Though Losses Limited by Seasonality — MidDay Market Snapshot

Natural Gas Intelligence · last updated May 21, 2025 – 11:01 AM

June Nymex natural gas futures rally was squarely in the rearview as the contract slid through afternoon trade on Wednesday. Fundamentals failed to inspire additional gains, though risk remains to the upside.

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