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Natural Gas Price Forecast: Storage Surprise Keeps Henry Hub Near $2.80 Before Summer Demand Test

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Storage Surprise Keeps Henry Hub Near $2.80 Before Summer Demand Test

Natural gas futures in the U.S. wrapped up the week just under $2.80 per million British thermal units. Prices held their ground on a lighter storage build, though a decisive move higher remained elusive with spring demand lagging. As of May 8, Trading Economics showed natural gas at $2.80, marking a monthly gain of roughly 5%, but the contract is still off more than 26% compared to the same period last year. The timing lands in the shoulder season—the lull between heavy winter heating and the onset of summer air-conditioning demand. During this stretch, traders pay close attention to storage levels, export activity, and weather forecasts, since day-to-day demand can shift abruptly.
Natural Gas Price Today: European Gas Slips on Profit-Taking as EU Weighs New Crisis Measures

Natural Gas Price Today: European Gas Slips on Profit-Taking as EU Weighs New Crisis Measures

European natural gas prices dropped early Tuesday, with the Dutch front-month TTF contract—Europe’s flagship wholesale gas price—off 2.5% at 53.55 euros per megawatt hour as of 09:03 GMT. Some traders locked in profits after the recent rally and reacted to flickers of de-escalation in the Middle East. The catalyst: a Wall Street Journal piece saying Donald Trump was open to ending action against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remained mostly shut, though Reuters couldn’t confirm the story. The drop isn’t the real story—it’s about the level. Gas prices in Europe are still sitting more than 70% higher than they were before the war began on Feb. 28, putting Brussels back in crisis mode. The European Commission has told member states to start topping up storage in April, after EU stocks slipped to just 28% last week. “It will not be short,” warned EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen, referring to the disruption.
Silver Price Today Holds Near $80.52 as Fed Meeting and Oil Shock Reset the Outlook

Silver Price Today Holds Near $80.52 as Fed Meeting and Oil Shock Reset the Outlook

Spot silver barely budged, holding at $80.52 an ounce as of 1731 GMT Monday, traders caught between a less robust dollar and renewed jitters over oil-fueled inflation threatening to prolong elevated U.S. rates. Gold shed 0.5% for the session. Platinum jumped 3.9%, and palladium climbed 3.1%, pushing silver well behind the rest of the precious metals pack. The calendar isn’t lost on traders: the Federal Reserve kicks off its March 17-18 gathering Tuesday. Markets are weighing whether surging energy prices—fueled by the war—will keep officials hesitant to move on rate cuts. Oil remains more than 60% higher for the year after the Strait of Hormuz was shut, Reuters noted, even with the dollar slipping from a 10-month high.
Silver price breaks $100 as safe-haven rush meets Fed week

Silver price breaks $100 as safe-haven rush meets Fed week

London, Jan 24, 2026, 17:02 — The market has closed. Silver prices climbed above $100 an ounce on Friday for the first time ever, ending a tough week for risk assets as investors flocked to safe havens amid renewed speculation of U.S. rate cuts. Spot silver jumped about 5%, hitting $100.94 a troy ounce by 1848 GMT. Gold also soared, hitting a record $4,988.17, while platinum set another fresh high. “Silver should continue to benefit from many of the same forces supporting gold investment demand,” said Philip Newman, director at Metals Focus.

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  • Verizon (VZ) Lags as S&P 500 Climbs Before Earnings Report
    June 30, 2026, 7:20 PM EDT. Verizon Communications (VZ) shares lost 0.53% to close at $39.46 while the S&P 500 gained 0.77%. Over the last month, Verizon is down 0.97%. That trails the S&P 500, up 3.71%, but looks better than the Computer and Technology sector's 3.05% drop. Verizon is due to release Q2 earnings on July 22, 2024. Analysts expect Q2 EPS at $1.15, off 4.96% from a year ago, with revenue at $33.06 billion, up 1.44%. Full-year Street forecasts are calling for $4.59 EPS and $135.02 billion revenue. The Zacks Rank stays at #3 (Hold). Forward P/E comes in at 8.64-well below the industry's 19.5 average-pointing to a discounted valuation. The industry and Verizon both show PEG at 2.88, suggesting similar earnings growth expectations.
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