Ottawa's market experienced a slight seasonal slowdown in buying activity during the fourth quarter; however, activity was balanced across all purchaser groups. (remonline.com)
While IDC predicted a sharp seasonal slowdown of -34 % from the previous quarter's record - breaking 28.2 million units, the actual decline was slightly steeper at -38.4 %. (bgr.com)
Asian thermal coal demand is defying its typical seasonal slowdown as well as the expanding use of renewables and natural gas, with prices holding not far off $ 100 a ton despite the onset of the usual lull at this time of year. (resilience.org)