Energy Market Update – 15 May 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update – 15 May 2025

European gas and power markets eased slightly on Wednesday, with caution around stalled Ukraine peace talks and bearish macroeconomic signals weighing on sentiment.

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Energy Market Update – 14 May 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update – 14 May 2025

Energy markets traded largely flat on Tuesday, with cautious sentiment driven by geopolitical uncertainties and stable fundamentals. Early optimism from US–China tariff easing was counterbalanced by doubts over the Russia–Ukraine summit in Turkey.

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Energy Market Update – 13 May 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update – 13 May 2025

European gas and power markets opened the week with firm gains, buoyed by easing geopolitical tensions and a temporary détente in global trade hostilities.

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Energy Market Update – 12 May 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update – 12 May 2025

Energy prices softened slightly on Friday, closing the week on a bearish note. Downward momentum in gas was driven by high storage levels and stable supply, while muted power demand and robust renewables pressured electricity prices.

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Energy Market Update - 09 May 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update - 09 May 2025

Energy prices rebounded Thursday, buoyed by EU storage policy revisions, a UK-US trade deal, and persistent geopolitical tensions, notably in Ukraine, which sustained the market risk premium.

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Energy Market Update - 08 May 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update - 08 May 2025

Energy markets initially rose on Wednesday but softened into the afternoon as prices failed to hold early gains. Concerns over EU gas policy, geopolitical tensions in South Asia, and fluctuating Norwegian gas flows contributed to a mixed trading session.

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Energy Market Update - 07 May 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update - 07 May 2025

Energy prices moved sharply higher across Europe on Tuesday, driven by geopolitical risk, structural market shifts, and reduced supply. The EU’s confirmation of a ban on all Russian gas by 2027 and continued Norwegian maintenance significantly tightened sentiment, pushing gas and power contracts higher.

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Energy Market Update - 06 May 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update - 06 May 2025

Gas and power prices across Europe firmed on Friday amid colder weather forecasts and heightened geopolitical risk. Norwegian outages and tight LNG supply added to bullish sentiment.

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Energy Market Update - 02 May 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update - 02 May 2025

Energy markets held steady on Thursday, with marginal price movements reflecting a balance between stable fundamentals and lingering geopolitical risks. Persistent war uncertainty and constrained supply conditions helped support forward gas and power contracts.

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Energy Market Update - 01 May 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update - 01 May 2025

Energy markets posted modest gains as geopolitical tensions intensified and speculative trading pushed up winter gas contracts. Bearish fundamentals such as mild weather and strong LNG supply limited the upside.

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Energy Market Update - 30 April 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update - 30 April 2025

European gas and power prices eased slightly on Tuesday as markets remained calm in the absence of new geopolitical disruptions. Confidence grew modestly around the proposed US-led Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, while risk sentiment was restrained by continued macroeconomic uncertainty.

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Energy Market Update - 29 April 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update - 29 April 2025

Energy markets were broadly stable but trended slightly lower as geopolitical easing and unseasonably warm weather kept demand soft. A temporary Russian ceasefire and a power outage in Iberia were key developments.

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Energy Market Update - 28 April 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update - 28 April 2025

European energy markets continued their downward trend last week, with gas and power prices softening due to mild weather, high LNG arrivals, and the potential for progress in Russia-Ukraine peace talks.

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Energy Market Update - 25 April 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update - 25 April 2025

Energy markets across Europe and the UK continued to weaken, with both gas and power prices trending lower. This movement has been driven by mild weather in Northwest Europe, ongoing regulatory discussions, and subdued demand for liquefied natural gas in Asia.

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Energy Market Update - 24 April 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update - 24 April 2025

European energy markets softened again yesterday, with both gas and power contracts moving lower amid forecasts for milder weather and robust LNG supply, as fundamentals outweighed macroeconomic and geopolitical concerns.

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Energy Market Update - 23 April 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update - 23 April 2025

European energy markets softened yesterday as expectations of warmer weather and shifting LNG supply helped drive gas and power contracts lower. Ongoing Norwegian flows, reduced US LNG arrivals, and macroeconomic concerns all weighed on sentiment, with storage inventories still well below 2024 levels and prompting continued market caution.

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Energy Market Update - 22 April 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update - 22 April 2025

Energy markets remained largely steady on Monday, with minimal price changes across gas and power markets as the Easter holiday limited trading activity. Weaker Norwegian flows and low wind output supported prices slightly, while broader economic uncertainty and ongoing geopolitical developments continued to influence sentiment.

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Energy Market Update - 17 April 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update - 17 April 2025

Energy prices continued to rise on Wednesday as traders reacted to EU storage concerns and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. Gas and power markets posted gains despite mixed demand signals and improving renewable output.

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Energy Market Update - 16 April 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update - 16 April 2025

Energy prices declined yesterday across gas and power markets as mild weather and strong supply conditions persisted across Europe. Geopolitical discussions surrounding Ukraine and increased LNG activity also influenced sentiment.

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Energy Market Update - 15 April 2025
Kevin Lumley Kevin Lumley

Energy Market Update - 15 April 2025

Energy markets opened the week with modest gains, supported by improved sentiment around trade policy and indications of progress in behind-the-scenes peace talks involving Russian gas supply.

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