Eastern coals firm as gas gains in US OTC trade

摘要

Eastern barge coal firmed in US over-the-counter markets today as wintry weather boosted natural gas futures. Trade was hushed, with many participants in New York City for the second day of a coal trading conference. But Eastern coals firmed as nearby natural gas gained 14 cents to $5.11/mmBtu as a winter storm system makes its way east across the US, bringing down temperatures and delivering a wintry mix.