Vertis –  The sell-off last Friday sent the benchmark carbon contract more than 6 lower in a weekly comparison. The EUA Dec17 had a sleepy start to last week. The

EUA prices are holding the gains from recent weeks and are supported from the relative strength in German power prices. Generations margins have increased partly due to rise in EUR/USD

Vertis – The benchmark carbon contract hit a new 4-month high and gained 1.5% last week helped by stronger fundamentals. The EUA Dec17 opened the week with a 6 cents

EUA prices have moved a bit higher, but are still very close to 5 EUR/unit where they oscillated entire month of June. Still strong demand at auctions and high German

Vertis – The benchmark carbon contract got support from strong auctions and higher power prices last week. As a consequence, it climbed back above 5 euro and gained 3.3% in

Emission allowances are continuing to trade near 5 EUR/unit. Daily ranges have been relatively tight in the recent weeks and volume has been decreasing accordingly. In contrast, demand on auctions

Vertis – Although the supply of allowances increased by more than 70% in a weekly comparison, the benchmark carbon contract only hit a new monthly low at 4.83 euro last

EUA prices are again consolidating around 5 EUR/unit. Today the quarterly options expire which means that some volatility may be expected. Interestingly, last two quarterly option expiries settled right around

Vertis – Despite the reduced auction supply, last week was the third in a row when the benchmark carbon contract slipped lower. The EUA Dec17 started the week flat to

EUA prices are consolidating around 5 EUR/unit. Lack of two auctions this week may keep the prices supported, but next week full 5-day schedule resumes and will then continue until