{
  "id": 18295689,
  "title": "Coal Declines Amid Weakness in Energy Markets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/coal-declines-amid-weakness-in-energy-markets",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-05T11:00:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hellenic Shipping News",
    "slug": "hellenic-shipping-news",
    "url": "https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/coal-declines-amid-weakness-in-energy-markets/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Coal prices dropped to approximately $145 per ton, marking a decline from its three-year peak. This reduction stemmed from falling crude oil and LNG prices, driven by optimism that the US-Iran conflict might be nearing resolution. The dip followed a Democratic victory in the US midterm elections, potentially curbing military expenditures in the Middle East. President Donald Trump acknowledged the war's role in Republican Party's electoral setbacks, yet he emphasized no imminent plans to escalate attacks against Iran.\n\nPreviously, coal had surged to multi-year peaks due to higher LNG costs tied to the Middle East turmoil, prompting increased reliance on coal-fired power generation. Despite these market fluctuations, the International Energy Agency forecasted in September that global coal consumption would hit a record high this year, even as nations persist in transitioning towards cleaner energy and close numerous coal-fired power plants in Europe and North America.",
  "summary": "Coal prices fell to around $145 per ton, pulling back from three-year highs as crude oil and LNG prices dropped sharply amid growing optimism that efforts to end the US-Iran conflict could gain momentum. The decline followed a Democratic sweep in the US midterm elections, which could limit military spending in the Middle East. President ...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}