KO KOLD ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas Loading... : Bullish and Bearish Analyst Opinions

1. THE FACT: European household gas demand tracks temperature exponentially, especially in sub-zero territory. January is forecast to be cold in NW Europe, well below the norm. This could lead to Europe consuming up to 63bcm in January, 21% more than last year. 2. THE BRIDGE: Significantly colder-than-normal temperatures in NW Europe in January will lead to a substantial increase in natural gas consumption, potentially straining supply and driving up prices. 3. THE VERDICT: Forecasted cold European weather in January will significantly increase natural gas demand, likely leading to higher prices.