Natural Gas Inventories Decline –

Posted on 14. January 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Natural Gas inventories came in lower than analysts had expected.  The drop had little effect on prices which remained down for the trading day.  Warmer than normal temperatures are predicted for the week ahead as are slight production increases.  These factors played a role in price declines which may continue for the months ahead. 

To read a Washington Post article, please click here:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/14/AR2010011402000.html

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California Credit Rating Cut –

Posted on 13. January 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Standard & Poor’s cut the credit rating for the state of California.  The new rating is A- on $64 billion of general obligation bonds.  California has had a fiscal crisis for an extended time which is starting to have an effect on their bonds.

To read a related article in Bloomberg, please click here:

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aeEiJ2Fz4dfk&pos=5

 

Jim Sutliff

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U.A.E. Cuts Output –

Posted on 26. December 2009 by Jim Sutliff

The United Arab Emirates has agreed to cut output in order to comply with OPEC.  This action has temporarily pushed oil prices to the $40 dollar level.  The oil market may continue to see price declines in the near future before returning to the upward price volatility in the early spring.

To view a related article, please click here:

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aBzSx6W6WR7Y&refer=home

Jim Sutliff

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Rig Counts Remain Steady –

Posted on 5. December 2009 by Jim Sutliff

Rig counts stayed relatively the same this week.  Oil rigs increased by 4 and natural gas was unchanged.  This brings the total rig count up to 1,134 in the U.S.

To read a Wall Street Journal article, please click here:

http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20091204-710263.html

 

Jim Sutliff

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Weekly Energy Inventory Preview –

Posted on 2. December 2009 by Jim Sutliff

Futures Mag provides a preview of the weekly energy inventory report.  The analysis by Dominick Chirichella of the natural gas market seems to be on point.

To read the article, please click here:

 

Weekly Energy Inventory Preview

 

Jim Sutliff

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Oil Prices Hurting Economy –

Posted on 20. November 2009 by Jim Sutliff

Fortune has an article on CNN Money that discusses high oil prices and the negative effect on the economy.  Oil prices at $80 are still too high for the current economic climate.

To read the CNN Money article, please click here:

http://money.cnn.com/2009/11/18/news/economy/oil.prices.fortune/index.htm

Jim Sutliff

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Futures Mag –

Posted on 14. October 2009 by Jim Sutliff

An article on the coming natural gas weekly inventory report appears in Futures Mag.  It has a good take on the current situation and is worth a quick read.  Futures Mag also covers other topics that are important for traders.

To view the article, please click here:

http://www.futuresmag.com/News/2009/10/Pages/Weekly-energy%20inventory%20report%20for%20Oct.%2014.aspx

James Sutliff

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Benchmark Currency Chart –

Posted on 12. October 2009 by Jim Sutliff

The Swiss Franc is closing in on the U.S. Dollar.

To view the benchmark currency rates please click the attached link.

http://www.bloomberg.com/markets/currencies/fxc.html

Jim Sutliff

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Natural Gas To 7$ ? –

Posted on 11. October 2009 by Jim Sutliff

One analyst has a view that natural gas is likely to climb to $7 after it breaks the $5 dollar mark.  Part of the analysis relies on an assumption that the market was oversold and that demand will rise greatly in the near future.  Another take on the recent price swings is that the massive over supply of the market has kept it at a low price and may continue to put pressure on any increases.

To read a related Bloomberg article, please click here:

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=amXWiAO_DhD8

James Sutliff

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Venture Capital Resource –

Posted on 10. October 2009 by Jim Sutliff

The Financial Information Services website for the Dow Jones provides valuable resources on the venture capital industry.  Upcoming events are posted and industry trends are discussed.

o view the site, please click here:

http://fis.dowjones.com/

James Sutliff

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Interest Rates May Rise –

Posted on 6. October 2009 by Jim Sutliff

One official suggested that an interest rate increase could be in the near future.  This statement made the dollar rise in the market.

To read a related article, please click here:

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=axGC7lXsYHpM

James Sutliff

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Crude Rebounds –

Posted on 8. September 2009 by Jim Sutliff

The drop in the strength of the dollar has helped crude oil move up more than it has in a month.  The increase may be short lived with some analysts predicting a slide in prices.

To read a recent article, click the link below:

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601110&amp;sid=aQcPNoH6VD8Q</p><p>&nbsp;

Jim Sutliff

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Crude Oil May Slide –

Posted on 5. September 2009 by Jim Sutliff

According to a Bloomberg article, crude oil may be set for a slide.  The prediction is that it could move back to $60 a barrel which is down from $75 in June.  Any slide could be for a short time since colder weather is on the way in only a few months.

To read the Bloomberg article, please click the link below:

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20603037&amp;sid=awXvOIVHcjCs

James Sutliff

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Natural Gas Options Trading Increases –

Posted on 3. September 2009 by Jim Sutliff

Trading in Natural Gas options has picked up as the price of natural gas continues to decline.  Currently, it is sitting at around 2.50 which puts it at a seven year low.  The difference between the cost of natural gas and oil is greater than most historic figures.

To read an article in Bloomberg, please click below:

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&amp;sid=ajrPn4i0Y8xM

James Sutliff

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Derivative Gains –

Posted on 31. August 2009 by Jim Sutliff

Five U.S. Banks are on pace to earn $35 Billion from derivatives.  Derivatives are a hot topic on Capitol Hill and the is a possibility of future regulations.

To read a related Bloomberg article, please click here:

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601109&sid=agFM_w6e2i00

James Sutliff

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