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Natural Gas Futures Slide Toward $3 as Warm Weather Forecasts Pressure Market
U.S. natural gas futures dropped sharply Monday, pushing the March contract toward $3 per MMBtu amid mild weather forecasts and a smaller-than-expected storage withdrawal. The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) ended Friday at $12.44.
Oil Hovers Near $68 Amid Geopolitical Tensions and OPEC+ Supply Outlook
Brent crude futures edged higher, holding near $68 per barrel as traders monitored U.S.-Iran negotiations and the prospect of OPEC+ increasing output in April. Thin liquidity amplified market sensitivity to geopolitical headlines.
Oil Edges Higher Amid Geopolitical Tensions and OPEC+ Supply Outlook
Oil prices advanced slightly on Monday, with Brent crude approaching $68 per barrel. Market activity was subdued due to U.S. and Asian holidays, while attention turned to upcoming geopolitical talks and producer group meetings.
FTSE 100 Rises on NatWest Buyback; Mid-Caps Slump on Deal Fallout
The FTSE 100 advanced 0.3% to 10,473.69, buoyed by banking and defence shares. The FTSE 250 declined 0.2%, pressured by steep losses in Pinewood Technologies and SkinBioTherapeutics.
Gold Retreats Under $5,000 Amid Dollar Strength, Holiday Liquidity Squeeze
Spot gold declined over 1% to $4,976.37 an ounce, slipping below the key $5,000 level. The drop was attributed to a stronger U.S. dollar and significantly reduced trading volumes due to holiday closures in major markets.
Norwegian Cruise Orders Three New Ships, Stock Drops on Capex Concerns
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has placed an order for three new ships with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for delivery in 2036 and 2037, triggering a 7.6% stock decline amid investor concerns over future capital expenditures.
Silver Retreats in Holiday-Thinned Trade as Markets Await Fed Minutes
Silver prices declined during a volatile session with limited trading activity due to the U.S. holiday. Market participants are focused on upcoming economic data and Federal Reserve communications.
Bitcoin Retreats Below $68K Amid Thin Holiday Trading, Fed Minutes Loom
Bitcoin declined to approximately $67,900 during a holiday-thinned trading session, with market participants focusing on upcoming Federal Reserve minutes and institutional ETF flows for near-term direction.
Markets Pause for Holiday as Investors Eye CPI, Fed Minutes, Walmart
U.S. equity markets were closed Monday for the Presidents Day holiday, pausing after a mixed Friday session. Investors are assessing cooler inflation data and preparing for a week packed with Federal Reserve insights, economic reports, and earnings from retail giant Walmart.