
January Nymex natural gas (NGF24) on Thursday closed down -0.002 (-0.07%).
Nat-gas prices Thursday moved lower for the fifth consecutive session and posted modest losses. An unexpected build in weekly EIA nat-gas inventories on Thursday pressured prices. The EIA reported that nat-gas inventories rose +10 bcf last week versus expectations of a -6 bcf draw. Forecasts for milder U.S. weather that would curb heating demand for nat-gas are also weighing on prices. Forecaster Atmospheric G2 said Thursday that temperatures will be generally above normal over most of North America over the next 10+ days.