The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook projects the fastest four-year increase in U.S. power consumption since 2000, driven largely by expanding data center loads and electrification trends. The demand outlook could influence fuel mixes for power generation, with implications for Oil – US Crude and Natural Gas as utilities and generators respond to changing load profiles.
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Over the past month, Natural Gas has fallen about 16.7%, reflecting ample supply and mild weather, and its 1-day technical signal currently points to a Sell, highlighting near-term bearish momentum. Oil – US Crude is down roughly 3.6% over the same period, and its 1-day technical stance is a more neutral Hold, suggesting traders are weighing softer demand signals against potential supply constraints.
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