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Economics13h 41m ago

Shares in the utilities sector rose and U.S. natural gas futures settled higher.

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Who
Investors, Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, Andy Huenefeld of Pinebrook Energy Advisors
What
Shares in the utilities sector rose and U.S. natural gas futures settled higher.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:39:18 GMT · 13h 41m ago
Where
United States ·
Why
Expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike and a weekly natural gas inventory report landing at the low end of market expectations drove market movements.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The utilities sector experienced share price increases, and natural gas futures rose 2.8% to $3.233/mmBtu, reflecting market reactions to monetary policy expectations and energy demand.

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