Energy

Tokyo Commodity Exchange Electricity Futures

TOCOM Plans to Launch Electricity Futures on September 17 

Futures Magazine
August 09, 2019
The Tokyo Commodity Exchange announced today regulatory approval for electricity futures.
The Energy Report

Despite Bullish Data, Brent Crude Futures In Bear Market Territory

Phil Flynn
August 07, 2019
Even a bullish American Petroleum Institute (API) report initially did not show oil bulls any love until the rate-cutting craze swept the globe. Oil seems to be ignoring a dramatic tightening of the U.S. oil supply.
The Energy Report

Trade War Stoke Fears of Weak Oil Demand, Brent Crude Weaker vs WTI

Phil Flynn
August 06, 2019
Brent crude took a larger hit than the WTI futures partly because of new North Sea production but also because of fears of a trade war and a “hard” Brexit will hurt European demand more than US demand. 
The Energy Report

Trade War Overshadows Iran Seized Tanker and Bullish Oil Fundamentals

Phil Flynn
August 05, 2019
A trade war tit for tat is overshadowing bullish fundamentals for the oil market and even with the fact that Iran detained another oil tanker over the weekend.
The Energy Report

Was Trump Tweet Directed at China or Fed's Powell?

Phil Flynn
August 02, 2019
President Donald Trump sent a bold message yesterday but it's not really clear who it was directed to. Oh sure, you might think it was China.
The Energy Report

Oil Futures Fall on Fed Induced Stock Market Sell-Off

Phil Flynn
August 01, 2019
Oil futures fall in the aftermarket as traders reduced their month-end portfolios.
The Energy Report

Oil Futures Rally on Russia and Iran Planned War Games

Phil Flynn
July 31, 2019
Oil prices got a boost on a report that Russia and Iran were planning war games in the Strait of Hormuz. A very strange game.
The Energy Report

Commodity Funds Reduced Long Positions Last Week, Some Traders Regret It

Phil Flynn
July 30, 2019
While commodity funds reduced long positions last week, it appears that some are already starting to regret it. Oil demand expectations are back on the rise as the Fed looks to cut rates while we will start to see global inventories fall.
Hedge Fund Trader Position Sentiment

Natural Gas Futures Traders Increase Bearish Bets, Still Bullish Corn, Gold

Futures Magazine
July 29, 2019
Hedge funds increased bearish bets on Natural Gas futures by 37,238 contracts as of July 23, according to CFTC Commitment of Traders report on Friday.
The Energy Report

Oil Traders Wait, Markets Anticipate U.S.-China Trade and Fed decision

Phil Flynn
July 29, 2019
Oil is stuck on the backburner as markets wait for the outcome of the U.S.-China trade talks, and the Fed decision.