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Divergence in the coal market offers opportunities

Global seaborne coal flows mask a sharp divergence between thermal and metallurgical coal markets. Thermal coal volumes declined as weaker European and U.S. demand offset resilient Asian imports, while met coal flows surged on stronger demand from China and Japan. Looking ahead, seasonal power demand and Q3 steel procurement should keep coal trade and associated ...

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The global diesel crunch: Russia’s refinery crisis meets Middle East turmoil

The global refined products market is being squeezed by two major disruptions occurring simultaneously. In the Middle East, the escalation of the US-Iran conflict and the effective closure of the…

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