Energy Market Update - 21 February 2025
James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update - 21 February 2025

Energy markets showed minor fluctuations, with UK gas prices ticking higher while power markets softened amid stronger renewable generation. Geopolitical tensions remain a key driver, as Russian strikes continue targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure.

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Energy Market Update - 20 February 2025
James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update - 20 February 2025

Energy markets continued their downward trend yesterday, driven by mild temperatures, strong renewable generation, and stable supply levels. Despite this, some contracts opened higher this morning as traders reassess supply risks and demand expectations.

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Energy Market Update - 19 February 2025
James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update - 19 February 2025

Energy markets showed mixed movements, with gas prices experiencing volatility due to geopolitical factors and regulatory uncertainty. Power prices softened as increased wind generation forecasts put downward pressure on the market.

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Energy Market Update - 18 February 2025
James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update - 18 February 2025

Energy markets continued their downward trajectory, with natural gas and power prices falling amid mild weather, strong LNG arrivals, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty surrounding the US-Russia peace talks in Saudi Arabia. Expectations of a potential deal weighed on market sentiment, while European gas storage remained under pressure.

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Energy Market Update - 17 February 2025
James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update - 17 February 2025

Energy markets opened lower today, with gas and power prices falling amid milder weather forecasts, strong LNG arrivals, and easing storage concerns. The potential for Ukraine to join peace talks has also contributed to bearish sentiment.

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Energy Market Update - 14 February 2025
James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update - 14 February 2025

Energy markets experienced a sharp decline yesterday, with gas and power prices falling due to geopolitical developments, regulatory discussions in Europe, and profit-taking. The prospect of peace negotiations between the U.S. and Russia, along with discussions on EU gas storage rules, contributed to the bearish sentiment.

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Energy Market Update - 13 February 2025
James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update - 13 February 2025

Energy markets declined further today, with gas prices easing on forecasts of warmer weather and strong LNG arrivals, while power prices followed lower. Geopolitical developments, including potential Ukraine peace talks, influenced market sentiment.

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Energy Market Update - 12 February 2025
James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update - 12 February 2025

Energy markets saw mixed movements yesterday, with gas and power prices initially trading higher before a late sell-off pushed contracts lower. Key drivers included a Russian attack on Ukrainian gas infrastructure, colder temperatures across Europe, and reports that the European Commission is considering a temporary gas price cap.

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Energy Market Update - 11 February 2025
James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update - 11 February 2025

Energy markets showed mixed movements, with spot gas and power prices rising due to colder weather and system tightness, while front-month gas contracts edged lower on expectations of warmer temperatures later in the month.

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Energy Market Update - 10 February 2025
James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update - 10 February 2025

Energy markets continued their bullish trend, driven by colder-than-expected temperatures across Europe, lower renewable generation, and increased demand for LNG. Gas and power prices rose as a result, while oil prices remained stable.

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Energy Market Update - 07 February 2025
James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update - 07 February 2025

Energy markets showed a mixed trend today, with natural gas prices continuing their upward movement due to colder temperatures and strong demand, while power prices softened slightly amid shifting supply dynamics. Geopolitical factors, including LNG trade flows and storage levels, continue to play a key role in market sentiment.

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Energy Market Update - 06 February 2025
James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update - 06 February 2025

Energy markets saw a bullish trend today, with gas and power prices rising due to persistent cold weather forecasts, lower-than-average storage levels, and tight supply fundamentals. Additionally, carbon prices remained firm, supporting power market movements.

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Energy Market Update - 05 February 2025
James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update - 05 February 2025

Energy markets experienced a mixed session, with natural gas prices declining due to improved supply prospects, while power prices showed some volatility amid fluctuating renewable generation and colder temperature forecasts. Geopolitical factors, including China’s new LNG tariffs and ongoing Russian sanctions, remain key influences.

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Energy Market Update - 04 February 2025
James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update - 04 February 2025

Energy markets showed mixed movements today. Gas prices remained firm despite a slight easing in weather-driven demand, while power prices edged lower due to improved wind generation. Geopolitical tensions surrounding U.S. tariffs and Chinese countermeasures continued to influence market sentiment.

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Energy Market Update - 03 February 2025
James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update - 03 February 2025

Energy markets saw mixed movements today, with gas prices rising due to colder weather and storage concerns, while power prices faced downward pressure from increased wind generation. Market sentiment was also influenced by geopolitical factors, including newly implemented U.S. tariffs.

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Energy Market Monthly Overview - January 2025
James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Monthly Overview - January 2025

January 2025 saw significant shifts in energy market dynamics, with early-month price declines giving way to increased volatility in the latter half due to supply constraints, colder weather, and geopolitical uncertainty. Gas and power markets initially softened as mild temperatures, steady LNG arrivals, and strong European storage levels alleviated concerns over winter supply. However, a reversal in weather patterns, supply-side disruptions, and external market influences drove prices sharply higher towards the end of the month.

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Energy Market Update - 31 January 2025
James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update - 31 January 2025

Energy markets saw further gains yesterday, with gas and power prices rising due to supply concerns, colder weather forecasts, and geopolitical uncertainty. Lower renewable output and storage withdrawals also contributed to the upward movement.

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Energy Market Update - 30 January 2025
James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update - 30 January 2025

European gas and power markets continued their upward trend yesterday, driven by colder weather forecasts, storage concerns, and Norwegian supply disruptions. Lower wind generation and heightened demand for gas-fired power further supported price gains.

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Energy Market Update - 29 January 2025
James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update - 29 January 2025

UK gas and power prices have moved higher, supported by colder weather, lower renewable output, and Norwegian supply disruptions. Broader energy markets are also reacting to geopolitical developments, economic updates, and movements in oil and carbon prices.

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Energy Market Update - 28 January 2025
James Smith James Smith

Energy Market Update - 28 January 2025

UK and European gas and power prices have rebounded slightly this morning after a weaker close in yesterday’s session. Gas prices were lifted by colder weather forecasts and storage withdrawals, while UK power gained as wind generation is expected to dip.

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