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Global coal demand to remain stable after record high in 2024
The latest International Energy Agency (IEA) update indicates that global coal demand will remain close to the all-time high reached in 2024. The IEA's Coal Mid-Year Update revealed that demand will increase to around 8.8 billion tonnes in 2024, a 1.5% rise from 2023. The report highlighted contrasting regional trends in the first half of 2025. While coal demand declined in China and India due to weaker electricity consumption and a surge in renewable power generation, the US saw around a 10% increase in coal use. This was driven by higher electricity demand and natural gas prices. In the EU, coal demand remained broadly unchanged, with industrial consumption decreases offset by higher electricity generation needs. Despite these short-term fluctuations, the IEA forecasts a slight increase in global coal demand in 2025, followed by a 'marginal' drop in 2026. As a result, demand will come to 'just below 2024 levels', it noted. This projection aligns with the Coal 2024 report, with the main changes since December including downward revisions for global economic growth and the US' energy policy shift towards coal. In China, coal demand is expected to decrease slightly (by less than 1%) during 2025. Conversely, the US is projected to see 7% demand growth, while the EU anticipates a nearly 2% fall. Production of coal is predicted to hit a 'new record' in 2025, with China and India driving the increase. However, a decline in global coal production is expected in 2026 as high stock levels and lower prices impact supply. IEA Energy Markets and Security director Keisuke Sadamori said: 'While we have seen contrasting trends in different regions in the first half of 2025, these do not alter the underlying trajectory of global coal demand. 'We expect the world's coal consumption to remain broadly flat this year and next, in line with our previous forecast, although short-term fluctuations remain possible in different regions due to weather conditions and the high degree of economic and geopolitical uncertainty. As in past years, global coal trends continue to be shaped overwhelmingly by China, which consumes almost 30% more coal than the rest of the world combined.' For the first time since the Covid-related downturn in 2020, coal trade volumes are projected to contract in 2025, with a continued decline into 2026, marking the first back-to-back annual drop this century. Amid an oversupply, coal prices have dropped to early 2021 levels, resulting in economic challenges for producers. Indonesia is expected to see the largest output reduction by volume in 2025, but Russian coal exporters are under the most severe economic pressure due to current market conditions. "Global coal demand to remain stable after record high in 2024 – IEA" was originally created and published by Mining Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq nudge higher as Trump-EU trade deal kicks off huge week
US stocks pointed mostly higher on Monday after the US and European Union struck a trade pact to lead off a packed week of Big Tech earnings, a Federal Reserve meeting, inflation data, the July jobs report, and President Trump's Aug. 1 deadline to lock in key trade deals. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) put on nearly 0.2% and 0.3%, respectively, after closing out Friday at fresh record highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) floated around the flatline. The US and EU have agreed the outlines of a deal setting tariffs on Europe's goods at a baseline 15%, compared with the 30% threatened. Trump called the pact 'the biggest of them all,' while EU head Ursula von der Leyen said that "15% is not to be underestimated, but it is the best we could get." An initial boost to market sentiment faded in as investors digested the conflicting details in the US-EU deal framework. 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Stocks moved mostly higher Monday at the open as investors digested the US-EU trade deal and anticipated a major week of economic data, earnings results, and a Fed meeting. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose about 0.2%, while the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) gained around 0.4%, with quarterly reports on deck this week from Meta (META), Microsoft (MSFT), Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN). The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) floated below the flatline, with stocks reversing earlier premarket gains. Nike stock pops after JPMorgan upgrade Nike stock (NKE) jumped 4% in premarket trading Monday after JPMorgan upgraded shares from Neutral to Outperform. JPMorgan analyst Matthew Boss raised his price target on the stock to $93 from $64 previously, writing that he sees revenue growth reaccelerating in the second half of 2026 and 2027. Year to date, Nike stock is up less than 1%, versus an 8% gain for the S&P 500 (^GSPC). 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While the framework's added clarity brought some relief to the trading partners, the deal was seen as more mixed in Europe, which was angling for free trade. Under the deal, European goods bound for the US will face a 15% tariff, and the EU will spend $600 billion on US investments, though some details remain unclear. Together, the US and EU account for about a third of all global trade. The US dollar index ( rose 0.6% on Monday following news that the United States and European Union struck a trade deal. The euro (EURUSD=X) slipped 0.7% against the dollar at $1.16. While the framework's added clarity brought some relief to the trading partners, the deal was seen as more mixed in Europe, which was angling for free trade. Under the deal, European goods bound for the US will face a 15% tariff, and the EU will spend $600 billion on US investments, though some details remain unclear. Together, the US and EU account for about a third of all global trade. How ethereum rose to become a mainstream cryptocurrency The Ether Machine is preparing to go public after raising the equivalent of $1.5 billion, with its promise of offering the public a new way to access cryptocurrency yields. It's the latest sign of ethereum's move out of bitcoin's shadow and into mainstream adoption. Yahoo Finance's Nina Moothedath reports: Here's what to know about ethereum and what sets it apart from other blockchains. The Ether Machine is preparing to go public after raising the equivalent of $1.5 billion, with its promise of offering the public a new way to access cryptocurrency yields. It's the latest sign of ethereum's move out of bitcoin's shadow and into mainstream adoption. Yahoo Finance's Nina Moothedath reports: Here's what to know about ethereum and what sets it apart from other blockchains. ASML's stock is in focus after US/EU trade deal Semiconductor play ASML (ASML, getting a lot of mentions on the Street this morning as a winner from the US/EU trade deal. Shares were up nearly 5% at one point in premarket trading. (I would note ASML just a week ago issued weak guidance that hammered the stock, so be mindful of that.) Here's what JP Morgan had to say this morning: Semiconductor play ASML (ASML, getting a lot of mentions on the Street this morning as a winner from the US/EU trade deal. Shares were up nearly 5% at one point in premarket trading. (I would note ASML just a week ago issued weak guidance that hammered the stock, so be mindful of that.) Here's what JP Morgan had to say this morning: Good morning. Here's what's happening today. Economic data: Dallas Fed manufacturing activity (July) Earnings: Tilray (TLRY), Waste Management (WM), Whirlpool (WHR) Here are some of the biggest stories you may have missed overnight and early this morning: Fed meeting, July jobs report and Big Tech earnings: Week ahead Health insurers have a problem that's squeezing their earnings Musk hails $16.5B Samsung deal to make Tesla's AI chips Trump looms large over defiant Fed's meeting this week Eyes on US-China talks after EU strikes 15% tariff deal Oppenheimer lifts S&P 500 target to call third year of 20% gains US LNG producers soar as EU agrees $250B in annual purchases Japan: Only 2% of $550 billion US fund will be investment Economic data: Dallas Fed manufacturing activity (July) Earnings: Tilray (TLRY), Waste Management (WM), Whirlpool (WHR) Here are some of the biggest stories you may have missed overnight and early this morning: Fed meeting, July jobs report and Big Tech earnings: Week ahead Health insurers have a problem that's squeezing their earnings Musk hails $16.5B Samsung deal to make Tesla's AI chips Trump looms large over defiant Fed's meeting this week Eyes on US-China talks after EU strikes 15% tariff deal Oppenheimer lifts S&P 500 target to call third year of 20% gains US LNG producers soar as EU agrees $250B in annual purchases Japan: Only 2% of $550 billion US fund will be investment Fed meeting, jobs report, Big Tech earnings — and Trump's deadline: What to watch this week The impact of President Trump's policies on the economy is about to get a lot clearer. 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Shares in US liquefied natural gas developers surged in premarket trading on Monday, after the European Union pledged to purchase $750 billion worth of the super-cooled fuel over the next three years as part of a sweeping trade pact. NextDecade (NEXT), Venture Global (VG), and Cheniere Energy (LNG)jumped between 7% and 8.8%. Here are some top stocks trending on Yahoo Finance in premarket trading: Nike (NKE) shares were up over 3% before the bell on Monday after receiving an upgrade from JPMorgan (JPM), moving its rating from neutral to overweight and setting a new price target of $93, up from the previous $64. Samsung Electronics ( stock rose 6% after announcing that it had secured a 16.5 billion deal to make Tesla's next-generation AI chip. Shares in US liquefied natural gas developers surged in premarket trading on Monday, after the European Union pledged to purchase $750 billion worth of the super-cooled fuel over the next three years as part of a sweeping trade pact. 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European stock futures rise on US-EU trade deal announcement Futures in European stock indexes saw positive bumps early morning Monday as the markets reacted to the announcement of a tariff deal between the US and the EU Interest in individual stocks in carmakers, luxury goods makers, and alcohol conglomerates is rising ahead of the market open Monday with those industries the most impacted by the deal. Bloomberg reports: Read more here. Futures in European stock indexes saw positive bumps early morning Monday as the markets reacted to the announcement of a tariff deal between the US and the EU Interest in individual stocks in carmakers, luxury goods makers, and alcohol conglomerates is rising ahead of the market open Monday with those industries the most impacted by the deal. Bloomberg reports: Read more here. Sign in to access your portfolio
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Nike Stock Gets Upgrade From JPMorgan Analysts, Who Say to 'Just Buy It!'
Nike (NKE) shares traded at their highest level in five months Monday after JPMorgan upgraded the stock on the athletic shoe and apparel maker's turnaround strategy. Playing on the company's slogan "Just Do It," the analysts wrote in a note to investors, "Just Buy It!," boosting their rating to "overweight" from "neutral." They also lifted the price target to $93 from $64. In addition, they increased the outlook for the company's earnings per share in both fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The analysts noted their optimism came after "recent fieldwork, management access, and 10-K review," and pointed to Nike's "5-pronged multi-year recovery path." That plan included improving inventory alignment to sales growth, accelerating wholesale overbooks, and new performance products, especially with the soccer World Cup coming to the U.S. next year. Nike shares, which entered Monday up less than 1% this year, rose about 4% at the opening bell. Read the original article on Investopedia Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
