Coal market softens as geopolitical jitters fade and demand stays weak

Global thermal coal markets remained subdued last week, with a bearish tone prevailing across major supply and demand regions. The slight uptick seen earlier in the week—driven by geopolitical tensions and associated supply fears—has now faded, as fundamentals reasserted themselves. Demand from key Asian buyers, particularly India, remained weak due to monsoon disruptions, sluggish industrial activity, and high coal stockpiles […]