Natural Gas Technical Analysis and Near-Term Outlook
The outlook for natural gas is bullish after challenging a crucial target around $2.74 today. Nevertheless, this objective and the $2.775 swing high held on a closing basis. Therefore, $2.74 is still a factor for the near-term. Closing above this and overcoming the $2.775 swing high will confirm a winter bottom has been made and clear the way for a push toward the next major objective and a long-term bullish decision point at $3.00.
Nevertheless, the wave formation up from $2.263 is due for a test of support before rising much higher. Moreover, today’s high wave candlestick (long upper and lower shadows) reflects uncertainty. Therefore, there is a reasonable chance for a test of $2.663 and possibly $2.58 before natural gas settles above $2.74 and overcomes the $2.775 swing high. Support at $2.58 is expected to hold. Closing below this will call for a deeper test of support where $2.46 is the barrier to a renewed bearish outlook.
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