Thermal coal market sleeps as domestic demand remains weak

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Houston—The physical US over-the-counter thermal coal market started the week off on a quiet note, brokers said Monday. “It’s really quiet. …Not much is going on,” one broker said, while another concurred, noting the lack of interested parties. Offers were heard throughout last week for Central Appalachian rail (CSX) and Powder River Basin coal, but only one bid was heard for PRB 8,800 Btu/lb, $1/st below the offer level.