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Rare Interest in Risk
In a rare occurrence, buyers and brokers in all four markets showed a greater than 10% interest in index/flex products. Read more
New York Manufacturing Record High
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reports that the Empire State’s manufacturing index grew at a record pace in July. Read more
Henry Hub Pierces $4.00/mmbtu
Henry Hub NYMEX spot natural gas hit $4.00/mmbtu on Thursday, July 22, and traded as high as $4.14/mmbtu on Monday, July 26. Read more
Renewable Development Falling Short
A report from the International Energy Agency summarizes that projected growth in renewable energy will not keep pace with increasing demand through 2022. Read more
ERCOT, NYISO Flip
Buyers and brokers in NYISO and ERCOT flipped roles this week. Read more
Extreme Peak + Extreme Outages = ERCOT Crisis
The University of Texas at Austin has published a report on the causes of the state’s February energy crisis. Read more
Energy Leads Inflationary Charge
The Bureau of Labor Statistics consumer price index rose 0.9% in June, rising 5.4% over the past 12 months. Read more
Trading Advisor Changes Hedge Outlook
Commodity Trading Advisor Stephen Schork has changed his outlook on several electricity hedge opportunities. Read more
NYISO, ERCOT Occupy Extremes
Buyers and brokers in NYISO showed an abnormal jump in their interest in index/flex products last week. Read more
Sustainability Ability
Does it seem that everyone is jumping on the sustainability bandwagon? Read more