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Seasonal factors to boost gas and coal prices in Q4

Energy prices diverged in September. There were strong gains in European gas and coal prices in part owing to strikes at France’s utilities at a time when seasonal demand is also picking up. Meanwhile, oil prices have been falling amid fears that the global economy is on the brink of recession. However, we think a recession will be avoided, which underpins our forecast of rising prices as we move into 2020.

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