... consumers have formed significant inventories. Major exporters—such as Australia, Indonesia, Russia, and South Africa—are maintaining stable shipment volumes. In developed countries, there continues to be a trend towards reducing coal generation: environmental regulations and taxation policies make new coal projects less attractive. However, as noted, some Asian nations are temporarily increasing coal burning to avoid purchasing expensive gas. As a result, global coal consumption is currently holding steady. IEA analysts expect a gradual decline in global ...

... capital investments in infrastructure and construction. Demand for Pentair's solutions is growing amid increased attention to environmental standards and the modernization of utility systems, so a stable report is expected. Investors will look at margins ... ... already reported preliminary data, indicating an increase in output for certain metals (nickel, platinum) due to investment projects. These figures are important for assessing Russia's export potential and the global metals market situation (nickel is ...