Data centres and coal: AI demand could slow the decline of US coal
February 2, 2026
Global coal prices firmed at the end of January, with European API2 futures rebounding above the $100/t threshold after a volatile start to the year. Trading activity picked up into the front of the curve, suggesting renewed near-term buying interest despite still-fragile fundamentals. The move highlights how weather, gas prices, and power demand continue to drive short-term price swings. Global […]
