Apollo Energy publishes a daily energy market analysis, focusing on the gas, power and oil markets including a commentary on how the markets close and open. Our analysis provides insight on how the markets are performing and also considers various factors which could dictate price changes in the future.
The analysis also contains a graph which tracks the one-year forward price of both gas and electricity as well as changes to Brent crude oil.
Energy Market Analysis – 31-10-2018
31st October 2018 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Gas prices moved down across the curve on Tuesday despite cold temperatures continuing to lift heating demand. Temperatures are expected to rise to around the seasonal norm towards the end of the week, limiting any impact on prices. Meanwhile, LNG supply remained strong and coal & oil markets decreased, adding to the bearish sentiment.
Energy Market Analysis – 30-10-2018
30th October 2018 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Gas prices increased yesterday afternoon despite a bearish opening, as colder than expected weather resulted in a rise in demand. Traders also bought back into their short positions ahead of the November expiry, offering further support to contracts.
Energy Market Analysis – 29-10-2018
29th October 2018 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Gas prices moved down across the curve on Friday with weaker commodity markets providing bearish pressure. Coal, power and carbon all decreased, while a healthy supply picture weighed on the front of the curve despite a colder and less windy forecast for the weekend.
Energy Market Analysis – 26-10-2018
26th October 2018 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Near-curve gas prices continued to move down on Thursday, while contracts on the far-curve were stable-to-bullish. The supply picture remained healthy, with an expected rise in wind levels today weighing on the prompt. Coal and carbon markets saw losses, while oil rebounded offering support to the back of the curve.
Energy Market Analysis – 25-10-2018
25th October 2018 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis
Gas prices moved down on Wednesday with bearish coal and oil markets dictating changes across the curve. Some seasonal contracts managed to hold their price somewhat but healthy supply levels helped to weigh on prompt prices.