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The notice proposes strengthening fiscal and financial support. It calls for the coordinated use of relevant funding channels to support key areas such as the tourism-oriented transformation of railway stations and the construction of tourism service facilities. It encourages eligible localities to introduce subsidy and incentive policies for tourist trains, provided that relevant requirements for the standardized management of fiscal subsidies are implemented, to guide various types of social capital to participate in the development and operation of railway tourism products in accordance with laws and regulations. It also promotes the construction of pilot cities for new consumption formats, models, and scenarios, creating new scenarios for the integrated development of railways and tourism. Finally, it encourages financial institutions to provide financing support for the technological transformation and equipment upgrades of tourist trains in accordance with market-oriented and rule-of-law principles.On June 10th, the Ministry of Commerce and eight other departments issued a notice entitled "Several Measures to Promote the Integrated Development of Railways and Tourism and Expand Service Consumption." The notice calls for deepening the market-oriented operation of tourist trains and encouraging tourism enterprises to jointly design tourist train products with railway transport enterprises. It also encourages qualified regions to develop themed tourist trains with regional cultural characteristics, creating unique local tourism brands. Furthermore, it actively promotes the design and development of cross-border tourist train products between China and Laos, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, and Russia. Finally, it calls for researching and designing tourist train products suitable for inbound tourists to enhance the international competitiveness and influence of railway tourism products.On June 10th, the Ministry of Commerce and eight other departments issued a notice entitled "Several Measures to Promote the Integrated Development of Railways and Tourism and Expand Service Consumption." The notice encourages various types of social capital to participate in the investment of upgrading equipment and facilities on tourist trains, developing tourist trains that meet different needs for long-distance and short-distance travel, varying in quality, comfort, and affordability, and featuring different themes such as senior citizen travel, study tours, and health and wellness travel. It also encourages cross-brand collaborations between tourist trains and well-known IPs to create themed trains and carriages through market-oriented methods. By 2030, more than 160 dedicated railway tourist train sets will be built nationwide.June 10th Futures News: Copper prices maintained a weak range-bound adjustment today. On the macro front, US Treasury yields and the US dollar index continued to strengthen, supported by strong employment data and high inflation expectations. Market expectations for a Fed rate cut this year have largely subsided, with some even betting on a rate hike as early as September. This high-interest-rate environment is suppressing copper prices. On the fundamental front, domestic social inventories decreased slightly this week, and imported copper arrivals decreased, but downstream buyers remained hesitant due to high prices, resulting in weak purchasing. Supply-side disruptions were frequent. Chiles Antofagasta mine was partially shut down due to the earthquake, and supply disruptions from Peru and the Democratic Republic of Congo continued. The DRC also raised the tariff rate on strategic minerals such as lithium to 10%. In the short term, the US refined copper import tariff decision is imminent. Currently, the COMEX premium relative to LME is about 6%. If the tariff is implemented, it will accelerate copper inflows into the US and tighten overseas markets, providing support for prices. In summary, with both macro pressures and supply-side disruptions, copper prices are expected to remain volatile in the short term. Attention should be paid to tariff policies and changes in macroeconomic data. In the spot market, trading was relatively stable today. Copper prices are at low levels, prompting downstream buyers to purchase on dips. With delivery approaching and the import window closing, market supply appears to be tightening, leading to reluctance among holders to sell and further narrowing of the spot discount.

Fourth week of oil price declines as Fed uncertainty offsets decreasing supply

Charlie Brooks

Sep 23, 2022 11:04

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Concerns over headwinds from rising interest rates outweighed expectations that petroleum supply will tighten as a result of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, forcing oil prices to decline for the fourth consecutive week on Friday.


Concerns over rising interest rates worldwide, particularly in the wake of the Federal Reserve's increase this week, impacted on crude oil prices as traders predicted tighter liquidity conditions and greater impediments to economic growth.


Notwithstanding, oil prices recovered a portion of their weekly losses as Russia appeared set to extend its invasion of Ukraine, a move that could hamper oil shipments and reduce global supply this year. China and India, the two major importers in Asia, purchase significant volumes of crude oil from Russia. As a result of the Bank of England's smaller-than-anticipated interest rate increase, crude prices also experienced some relief.


London Brent oil prices jumped 0.2% to $90.50 per barrel at 20:37 ET, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures advanced 0.1% to $83.61 per barrel (00:37 GMT). This week, it was anticipated that both futures would lose 0.9% and 1.8%, respectively.


The Fed's more hawkish-than-expected position on U.S. monetary policy weighed most on oil prices this week, as the central bank warned it was prepared for threats to economic growth and the labor market in its fight against inflation. Additional European and Asian central banks tightened monetary policy this week.


Tighter monetary policy decreases market liquidity, which discourages crude buyers. In addition to slowing economic activity, high interest rates limit industrial demand for petroleum.


High inflation and high interest rates make it difficult for customers to acquire fuel. In addition, the U.S. government increased oil supply by withdrawing from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which has reduced prices in recent weeks.


As a result of Russian President Vladimir Putin's partial mobilization of troops for a military operation in Ukraine, crude prices jumped on Thursday. As was the case earlier in the year, a conflict escalation is likely to cause a shortage of supplies.


The European Union also reinforced its plans for a price cap on Russian oil, while Nigeria's oil minister, speaking on behalf of OPEC+, pledged to restrict output if oil prices continued to plummet.


Traders are currently caught between predicted demand headwinds resulting from rising interest rates and an anticipated supply tightening.