TERMS & CONDITIONS

The markets continued their volatile, headline driven moves as all eyes remained on Friday’s European payments for Russian gas deliveries. Nervousness around the market caused June-22 gas and power contracts to rise to around the...

Last week showed much volatility over the markets in general before settling lower late on Friday afternoon. Continued volatility remained as Russian threats to cut off supply via the Yamal pipeline may negatively impact many European nations.

The week began with volatility over the market before generally settling lower over summer months. Commodity markets continue to be driven by headlines amid low liquidity. Extended lockdowns in major Chinese cities have helped to reduce demand.

The week began with the front end of the gas and power curves disassociating with further dated contracts, seeing the front month to front season spread widen. The front of the gas curve came under pressure from warmer temperatures.

Last week saw weakness at the front of the curve for gas and power markets with strength at the backend. The market viewed last week with the uncovering of supposed Russian war crimes.

Last week saw more choppy trading in gas and power markets. The market struggled last week to decide whether or not to believe the progress made in peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.