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Natural gas futures were down in early trading Friday as the market shifted its attention away from Thursday’s bullish storage print to moderating summer heat next week.

Natural gas futures were near even ahead of today’s government inventory report. Analysts were looking for an unusually small increase – or a withdrawal from storage.

Natural gas futures were treading lightly early on Tuesday, with traders assessing recent bullish supply/demand signs that ignited an August rally against the unknowns of another potential hurricane lurking in the Atlantic and stubbornly high storage levels.

Natural gas futures kicked off the trading week where the market finished the last – pushing upward on the heels of favorable weather forecasts, lighter supply readings and bullish bets by fund managers.

Natural gas futures were up early Friday and headed toward a fourth consecutive day of gains as traders digested a bullish storage print, lighter production estimates and a looming heat wave.

Natural gas futures searched for direction as Thursday’s session got underway, with market participants contemplating a mixed weather outlook and awaiting the latest government inventory data.

Natural gas futures sputtered early on Monday as a powerful storm barreled into the Southeast, cooler northern weather arrived, and supplies in storage held at stout levels.

Natural gas futures probed higher early Friday, supported by favorable weather data and steadily strong cooling demand.

Natural gas futures traded upward early on Thursday as the market awaited the latest government inventory data.

Natural gas futures bounced off seasonal lows on Tuesday, advancing for only the third time this month amid lighter production readings, bullish storage expectations and signs of new activity at a key export facility following damage caused by former Hurricane Beryl.