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The article reports wholesale cash prices for various commodities including broilers, cheese, coffee, eggs, flour, hogs, pork loins, steers, grains, feeds, fats, oils, metals, fibers, textiles, and energy. Prices for items like Brazilian coffee and soybeans increased, while others like hogs and soybean oil decreased.

Germany's right-wing AfD seeks to revive coal and nuclear power while restricting non-EU immigration. Businesses in eastern Germany caution that these policies may negatively impact the economy.

Indonesia, one of the world’s largest coal producers, faced rolling blackouts in mid-2026 due to insufficient fuel for its power plants. The outages affected the Java-Bali grid, including areas like South Tangerang and Depok.

Japan is increasing its use of coal as a substitute for natural gas due to disruptions in liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply caused by the Hormuz situation. Coal stockpiles are visible in Takasago, Japan.

China's Inner Mongolia is expanding both renewable energy and coal use. The region is focusing on solar and wind power while maintaining reliance on coal.

Indonesia, despite being coal-rich, is experiencing power blackouts. The issue has become a challenge for Prabowo.

The US accounted for about a third of the 2025 global CO₂ emissions increase, driven by a 10% rise in coal consumption as higher gas prices pushed power producers back to coal. Global energy sector emissions rose 1.1% to 35,806 million metric tons, with renewable energy growth led by a 30% surge in solar power.

The article reports wholesale cash prices for various commodities including broilers, cheddar cheese, coffee, eggs, corn, soybeans, wheat, and coal as of recent trading days. Prices for specific items like hogs and pork loins show fluctuations, while others like flour and steers remain stable.

China's new five-year energy plan allocates space for coal expansion. A coal sorting and storage facility is located near Beilun Port in Ningbo, China.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres urged AI companies to disclose their carbon pollution, water, and land usage, and commit to renewable energy by 2030. He highlighted the growing environmental impact of data centers powering AI, noting their electricity consumption and pollution could double within four years.

A group claims Australia's continued approval of coal and gas exports violates human rights by failing to protect citizens, and has filed a case with the UN. The case argues that such exports are unlawful without safeguards for public welfare.

The Norfolk Harbor has been widened and deepened to 55 feet, allowing the largest Atlantic cargo ships to pass and increasing the port's annual throughput to 5.8 million TEUs.

Ohio's carbon emissions have decreased by a third over 20 years due to a shift from coal to natural gas, but concerns persist about fracking's impact on drinking water. A 2016 EPA report highlighted risks like water contamination, prompting new legislation (Ohio House Bill 958) to enhance chemical disclosure and oversight in oil and gas drilling.

Wholesale cash prices for various commodities were reported, showing fluctuations in items like coffee, hogs, pork loins, and soybeans. Coffee prices for Brazilian and Colombian varieties increased, while pork loins saw a slight decrease. Prices for hogs and steers rose, with mixed changes in grains and oils.

A railway track in Mongolia's Dornogovi province near the Khangi border checkpoint with China awaits a direct connection to enable seamless rail delivery of coal to China's Mandal port. The project, expected to be completed this year, involves extending the track to facilitate transshipment across the border.

Solar generated more electricity than coal in the U.S. for the first time in May, supplying 12.8% of U.S. electricity while coal accounted for 12.2%, its fourth-lowest monthly share ever.

Solar power supplied 12.8% of US electricity in May, surpassing coal's 12.2% for the first time. Despite federal policy favoring coal, solar remains the leading source of new power in the US, with data from Ember, Solar Energy Industries Association, and Wood Mackenzie highlighting its growth and coal's decline.

In May, solar power supplied 12.8% of US electricity, surpassing coal's 12.2% for the first time. Reports from Ember, the Solar Energy Industries Association, and Wood Mackenzie highlight solar's growth and coal's decline despite federal policy favoring coal under Donald Trump.

Solar power in the U.S. supplied more electricity than coal for the first time in May, reaching 12.8% of the nation’s electricity, while coal’s share dropped to 12.2%. Despite federal policies under President Trump favoring coal, solar and wind energy continue to grow, with renewables expected to surpass coal globally by 2030.

Solar power in the US surpassed coal in electricity generation for the first time in May 2026, according to reports by Ember, Solar Energy Industries Association, and Wood Mackenzie. Despite federal policies favoring coal under President Trump, solar remains the leading source of new power, with coal's share declining to its fourth-lowest monthly level.

Solar power is achieving new milestones in the U.S. despite President Donald Trump's efforts to prioritize coal over clean energy. Solar remains the leading source of new power in the country.

Solar power surpassed coal as the third-largest electricity source in the U.S. in May, supplying 12.8% of the nation’s electricity compared to coal’s 12.2%. Despite Trump’s efforts to boost coal with $700 million in support, solar and wind energy continue to grow, driven by reports from Ember, the Solar Energy Industries Association, and Wood Mackenzie.

Solar energy provided 12.8% of U.S. electricity in May, surpassing coal's 12.2% for the first time on record. Political efforts, including the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' and President Trump's coal industry funding, aim to counter renewable energy growth despite solar's rising share. Coal generation remains volatile but shows a slight monthly increase.

Indonesia is considering exemptions to export rules for commodity traders. A coal barge in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, highlights the country's role in commodity transportation.

Indonesia has announced details on an export overhaul for palm and coal. The article notes palm oil prices near a two-month high, influenced by Malaysia's strong exports, Argentine soybean crop concerns, and worries over Indonesian palm production.

Trump used the Defense Production Act to support U.S. coal plants. Coal is described as the most significant fossil fuel contributor to climate change.

The Trump administration is allocating nearly $700 million to support coal, including funds from wartime authority. President Trump announced the initiative, stating it aims to reduce energy prices and the cost of living for Americans.

The Senate is set to begin a voting marathon on a budget reconciliation package aimed at funding immigration enforcement agencies. A party-line vote initiated debate, followed by a series of unlimited amendment votes before a final decision later in the week. Separately, Trump is promoting coal.

China is wasting significant wind and solar energy due to inflexible grid management that prioritizes coal as a stabilizing power source, according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air. The wasted clean energy could meet the electricity needs of France, amid a global energy shortage linked to the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

China’s CO2 emissions rose 2% in early 2026 due to increased coal and gas use amid a 23% year-on-year rise in wind-power capacity and 33% for solar. The surge in 'wasted' wind and solar output, caused by inflexible coal power management and grid systems, led to a 4% rise in power-sector emissions, despite record renewable energy additions.

President Trump is expected to announce a $700 million investment in coal, using wartime authority under the Defense Prevention Act to allocate $425 million to 13 existing coal plants and $75 million for a California export terminal. An additional $185 million is also anticipated for related initiatives.

Indonesia lost nearly US$1 trillion in resource wealth over 34 years due to deceptive trade practices, according to President Prabowo Subianto. New export controls require foreign-exchange earnings to be locked in Indonesian banks and producers of coal, palm oil, and ferroalloys to route sales through a state-owned enterprise.

Indonesia experiences trade surpluses when global commodity prices rise, but the rupiah remains weak due to depreciation pressures. The article highlights a paradox where export windfalls from commodities like coal and crude palm oil (CPO) fail to strengthen the currency.

Iron ore is projected to experience a monthly loss due to a surge in coal prices, which is exerting pressure on profit margins. The spike in coal demand is negatively impacting the iron ore market's performance.

China's expanding nuclear industry is becoming a geopolitical tool in Southeast Asia, with countries like Vietnam and Indonesia considering nuclear energy to support industrial growth, AI infrastructure, and reduce coal dependence. This regional shift reflects a strategic reevaluation of nuclear power's role in the region.

Indonesia’s Trade Vice Minister Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri announced the government is finalizing a centralized export agency for palm oil, coal, and ferroalloys. The plan is progressing despite policy shifts that have unsettled investors, as stated during a Bloomberg interview at the APEC summit in China.

Indonesia aims to challenge global trading giants by leveraging its coal industry, as highlighted by a coal barge in West Java. The article references the country's strategic efforts to compete in international markets.

The US grid is experiencing a return to normal patterns with renewables pushing coal off the grid, despite initial fears of data-center-driven demand surges. Overall demand grew only 1.5 percent in Q1 2026, with solar and hydroelectric production increases offsetting coal usage. Unusual weather conditions, particularly early snowpack melting in the western US, have contributed to the hydroelectric surge.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has announced a major economic intervention to centralize exports of strategic commodities including palm oil, coal, and ferroalloys through a state-controlled structure linked to the sovereign fund Danantara. The government claims this move will recover hundreds of billions of dollars previously lost to Indonesia.

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto announced a new policy requiring exports of palm oil, coal, and ferroalloys to pass through a state-appointed enterprise. The measure aims to reduce revenue leaks, increase oversight of natural resources, and retain more foreign exchange earnings domestically.