Commodities Market Review: Natural Gas Spikes 19.06% Amid Sudden Cold Snap

Summary:

  • Over the past 14 days Natural Gas (CME_NG1) is up 19.08% (1st Jan to 15th Jan).
  • Natural Gas has experienced an increased level of volatility of late.
  • Over the same 14-day period live Cattle Futures (CME_LC1) are up 2.32%.
  • With the start of January, we are seeing the new wave of summer cattle however, harsh weather and a fickle market mean that live cattle futures will continue to rise.

Natural Gas Spikes Again Amid Sudden Cold Snap

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Over the past 14 days Natural Gas (CME_NG1) is up 19.08% (1st Jan to 15th Jan). After a relative lull and lower prices over previous weeks, due to milder winter weather, prices shot up early this week as snow settles across the United States and Northern Europe. Natural Gas has experienced an increased level of volatility of late this is in part due to a steady dependency on gas to heat houses in a move away from other less efficient and environmentally friendly methods such as coal and plain electricity. The consequence of this means that with weather fluctuating each year it is difficult for producers to predict the market demands for natural gas. This market volatility is set to remain. In a recent forecast from I Know First this recent spike however was successfully predicted.

Live Cattle Futures

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Over the same 14-day period live Cattle Futures (CME_LC1) are up 2.32%. Most cattle are bred in the summer to ensure that their calves are born in the spring season because of both the temped climate and the abundance of pasture to feed on. Around 8 months of age, cattle are weaned from their mothers and sent to feed lots in order to encourage growth to full size (600-800 lbs.). With the start of January, we are seeing the new wave of summer cattle however, harsh weather and a fickle market mean that live cattle futures will continue to rise. “Feedlots continue to hold out for higher prices amid live cattle futures strength and rough weather conditions,” brokerage Brock & Associates said in a client note.

I Know First Successful Three-Day Commodities Forecast

On 1st January I Know First algorithm issued bullish predictions for commodities for a 14-day time horizon. The predictions include Natural Gas (CME_NG1) and Live Cattle Futures (CME_LC1). Over the 14-Day trading period from 1st January to 15th January, Natural Gas and Live Cattle Futures rose by 19.08% and 2.32% respectively.

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