Euro Markets: EUA prices climb back above €71 as cut in funds’ length seen lower than expected

Published 17:30 on February 18, 2026 / Last updated at 17:52 on February 18, 2026 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe)

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EUA prices rose for a second session on Wednesday after the weekly position data from futures exchanges showed speculative traders had reduced their net length for a fourth week, but by less than had been expected, while natural gas prices climbed sharply amid an increase in tensions in the Persian Gulf.
EUA prices rose for a second session on Wednesday after the weekly position data from futures exchanges showed speculative traders had reduced their net length for a fourth week, but by less than had been expected, while natural gas prices climbed sharply amid an increase in tensions in the Persian Gulf.


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