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ICE launches Platts-based coal futures contract for ILB
By: Andrew Moore, Managing Editor Platts Coal Trader Intercontinental Exchange on Monday (April 4) launched a new U.S. coal futures contract, and corresponding futures options contract, for Illinois Basin coal, the first coal futures contract for the U.S. market since … Continue reading
Using Coal Futures to Manage Uncertainty
Peter Keavey, CME Group Risk management is more important than ever in today’s coal market. Cheap natural gas (NYMEX Henry Hub Natural Gas futures prices remain below $3.00) is competing fiercely with coal in the electricity bid stack. The fight … Continue reading