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Natural Gas markets have a strong week

By:
Christopher Lewis
Updated: May 19, 2018, 07:26 UTC

Natural gas markets have rallied significantly during the week, breaking clearly above the $2.80 level, and driving towards the top of an uptrend channel. I believe that the market is trying to continue the uptrend in general, and if we can break above the top of the channel, it should accelerate the move. Otherwise, we may get a pullback looking for support.

Natural gas weekly chart, May 21, 2018

Natural gas markets initially fell during the week but then turned around to break above the $2.80 level again and reach towards the $2.85 level. There is the top of the up-trending channel to pay attention to, and if we can break above the top of the uptrend line, it’s likely that we will continue to go towards $2.90, and then eventually the $3.00 level after that. I think the market will continue to respect the $3.00 level as massive resistance. I don’t expect this market to break above there, but I believe that the volatility is certainly something that could jump back into the market at any moment. Because of this, you are better off trading this market from a low leverage position, perhaps in the CFD market as if you have the ability.

It certainly looks as if the buyers are in control, but a pullback to build up the necessary momentum would not be much of a surprise. I would anticipate the $2.80 level to be supported, as it was significant resistance over the last several months. I believe that this marketplace will be affected by short-term thinking as per usual, in right now looks like we are focusing more on that hot weather in the United States. It’s very likely that the one thing you can count on is a lot of noise in this market.

NATGAS Video 21.05.18

About the Author

Being FXEmpire’s analyst since the early days of the website, Chris has over 20 years of experience across various markets and assets – currencies, indices, and commodities. He is a proprietary trader as well trading institutional accounts.

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