Natural Gas Price Forecast
The outlook for natural gas is bearish after settling below $1.69 and wiping out the bullish hammer that formed a week ago on June 10. The move down also broke the lower trend line on the continuation chart connecting the $1.519 and $1.595 swing lows. Today’s pullback tested and held this same trend line and Tuesday’s midpoint, which is bearish for the near-term. Finally, the move up from $1.597 forms a bearish flag that is poised to break lower.
A close below $1.60 is expected during the next day or so and will open the way for $1.54 and likely $1.49. Once $1.49 is met, another significant test of resistance is anticipated.
Nevertheless, $1.60 is a historically important level and has been resilient support after prompt month prices on the continuation chart fell to $1.519 on March 23. So far, $1.60 hast held on a closing basis. Should the corrective move up from $1.597 extend above $1.67 first, look for a test of $1.71. Resistance at $1.71 is expected to hold, though a close above this will call for $1.78. This is key resistance because settling above $1.78 will open the way for a move to, and likely above, $1.83. For now, such a move is doubtful without a strong bullish shift in external factors (e.g. weather or other demand).
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