U.S. LNG exports rose 23% in the first half of 2026 because of higher capacity

Proof: EIA Today in Energy reports: 23% and 17.4 billion.

Key number: 23% and 17.4 billion

Impact: The macro read is whether the official print changes rate expectations, liquidity, or global equity risk appetite. Metric cue: 23%, 17.4 billion (reported; source date 2026-09-01).

Watch next: Watch the next official macro release, sovereign yields, the dollar or euro, and index breadth.