US NATGAS: Natural Gas Deliveries to US LNG Export Terminals Decrease: BNEF

Mar-14 11:53

Natural Gas Deliveries to US LNG Export Terminals Decrease: BNEF 

  • Total US Nat gas deliveries to liquefaction facilities fell today to 15.20 bcf/d from 15.40 bcf/d yesterday per the Bloomberg LNG Feedgas Model. The 30-day moving average is 15.23 bcf/d.
  • Deliveries to the Sabine Pass fell to 4.53 bcf/d from 4.62 bcf/d. The 30-day moving average is 4.89 bcf/d.
  • Deliveries to Cameron fell to 2.13 bcf/d from 2.17 bcf/d. The 30-day moving average is 2.20 bcf/d.
  • Deliveries to Freeport were unchanged at 1.89 bcf/d. The 30-day moving average is 1.90 bcf/d.

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US TSYS: Treasuries Modestly Lower Ahead of CPI

Feb-12 11:50
  • Treasuries broadly consolidate yesterday’s bear steepening, in a move that was driven by spillover from heavy EGB supply but also what became an inflation expectations move as the 5Y breakeven pushed to a fresh high since Mar 2023 in the second half of the session.
  • Today's focus is on the US CPI report for January including annual revisions MNI US CPI Preview before Powell's potential reaction to it.
  • Cash yields are 0-1bp higher on the day, with 2s leading the increases.  
  • 2s10s sits at 24.6bps (-0.6bp) consolidates yesterday’s steepening, within recent ranges.  
  • TYH5 trades at 108-29+ (-01) on reasonable cumulative volumes of 315k for a pre-CPI overnight session.
  • Its earlier low of 108-26+ saw a step closer to support at 108-20+ (Feb 4 low) after which lies 108-06 (Jan 23 low) although a corrective pull phase remains in play with resistance at 110-00 (Feb 7 high).
  • Data: CPI Jan (0830ET), Federal budget bal Jan (1400ET)
  • Fedspeak: Powell House testimony (1000ET), Bostic on economic outlook (1200ET, Q&A only) and Waller on stablecoins (1705ET, text + Q&A)
  • Coupon issuance: US Tsy $42B 10Y Note auction - 91282CMM0 (1300ET)
  • Bill issuance: US Tsy $62B 17W bill auction (1130ET)

OUTLOOK: Price Signal Summary - WTI Bounce Highlights A Potential Reversal

Feb-12 11:40
  • On the commodity front, a bull cycle in Gold remains in play and the yellow metal is trading closer to its recent highs. The continued appreciation once again confirms a resumption of the uptrend and maintains the bullish price sequence of higher highs and higher lows. Moving average studies are in a bull mode position too, highlighting a dominant uptrend. Sights are on the $2962.2, a 2.00 projection of the Nov 14 - Dec 12 - 19 price swing. The first key support to watch is $2779.3, the 20-day EMA.
  • In the oil space, WTI futures have recovered from their recent lows. This highlights the fact that the 50-day EMA - at $72.21, despite being pierced, has provided firm support. Moving average studies remain in a bull mode condition highlighting a dominant uptrend. The latest recovery also signals a stronger reversal of the Jan 15 - Feb 6 bear leg. Sights are on $75.18, the Feb 3 high. Key short-term support and the bear trigger lies at $70.43, the Feb 6 low.

EURIBOR: Put Condor buyer

Feb-12 11:28

ERM5 97.8125/97.75/97.6875/97.5625 broken p condor, bought for half in 8k.