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Euro Markets: EUAs shed 3.2% as bullish speculative response to reform package fails to garner wider support

Published 17:37 on July 23, 2026 / Last updated at 17:37 on July 23, 2026 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe)

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European carbon prices gave up most of the previous session's 4.1% leap on Thursday as the initial burst of speculative buying early in the week did not appear to trigger any wider demand, while traders fretted that EUA prices above €80.00 risked further complaints from EU member states and industry, particularly at a time when energy prices are surging.
European carbon prices gave up most of the previous session's 4.1% leap on Thursday as the initial burst of speculative buying early in the week did not appear to trigger any wider demand, while traders fretted that EUA prices above €80.00 risked further complaints from EU member states and industry, particularly at a time when energy prices are surging.


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