U.S. Thermal coal prices were unchanged week over week.  Average natural gas prices fell as temperatures moderated, FERC diversions of supply were lifted and well freeze offs were addressed.  Average natural gas prices decreased by -84.17% (-$14.95 MMBtu).

Domestic iron and steel production increased slightly week over week by +0.22%, with capacity utilization increasing by +0.25%

U.S. electrical output declined week over week as extreme cold temperatures moderated.  Total output decreased by -14% week over week.  

U.S. Rail traffic rebounded from the previous two week declines, increasing by +28% from the previous week.