French Power Futures Rise to Highest in a Year on Colder Weather
European power prices spiked as weather forecasts showed a cold spell approaching, raising heating demand just as wind generation drops.
French front-month futures jumped as much as 10% to €113.95 a megawatt-hour, the highest since October 2023. The German equivalent contract rose as much as 8.6%, according to data from EEX.
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Wildfire totals in Canada quickly surpass yearly average
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Chicago weather: Mostly dry stretch ahead with near 90° highs today
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