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Coal prices are at the mercy of Chinese policymakers

We think that the recent surge in coal prices is unsustainable and expect them to fall back as production rebounds, both inside and outside China, and demand remains weak. However, the extent of any price falls will depend on the extent to which China allows domestic output to recover.

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