STOCK MARKET WATCH -- Tuesday, 22 July 2014

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7. NATURAL GAS FALLS TO AN 8-MONTH LOW

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Natural gas fell to its lowest level in eight months Monday following forecasts that nationwide summer temperatures are expected to be milder than normal.

The price of natural gas fell 10 cents, or 2.6 percent, to $3.85 per 1,000 cubic feet. That's the lowest since mid-November.

Weather analysts expect average temperatures across the U.S. to be lower than normal for the next two to three weeks, which is typically when U.S. temperatures are at their hottest. In the summer natural gas is used to generate electricity, particularly when demand is high and other sources are at full capacity.

Other energy-related commodities moved higher Monday. Crude oil rose $1.46, or 1.5 percent, to $104.59 a barrel and wholesale gasoline rose three cents, or 1 percent, to $2.89 a gallon. Heating oil rose a penny, or 0.5 percent, to $2.86 a gallon.