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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.

USD/CAD Trades at a Flat Level Following Volatile Trading and Rising US Treasury Yields

Drake Hampton

Apr 06, 2022 10:16

Insights

  • The dollar fell as additional penalties against Russia weighed on the Loonie.

  • Benchmark rates increased as the Federal Reserve pursued a more aggressive rate hike strategy.

  • Due to the new penalties, gold and silver prices remained rather stable.

  • As European countries ponder further measures, oil prices continue to rise.

 

Despite a volatile trading session, the dollar maintained its strength as higher oil prices bolstered the commodity-linked Loonie. The yield on ten-year government bonds increased to 2.56 percent, the highest level since May 2019. Benchmark rates increased several basis points following Fed Governor Brainard's statement that the Fed must pursue a more aggressive stance to contain inflation. Commodity-linked currencies such as the Loonie increased in value as a result of higher oil prices and good economic indicators. New sanctions against Russia continue to benefit silver and gold prices. On the potential of fresh Russian sanctions, oil prices continued to increase. Investors are awaiting the release of the minutes from the most recent FMOC meeting on Wednesday.

 

Today, the US released its February trade balance. Actual balance of -$89.2 billion was lower than predicted at -$88.5 billion. The reading stayed relatively stable compared to the previous month, indicating a record deficiency. Exports increased by 1.8%, while imports jumped by 1.3 percent. In the following months, the Russia-Ukraine war may limit demand for US exports.

Technical Evaluation

The USD/CAD exchange rate remained unchanged following a recovery from the downward pressure caused by increased oil prices, which supported the Loonie. However, losses should be contained as a result of the Fed's more aggressive rate hikes. The pair remains below the key level of 1.25 and may be driven lower as additional penalties against Russia increase. Resistance is located near the 10-day moving average, which is now at 1.25. Near today's lows near 1.24, support is seen. A break below support would reveal the daily low of 1.2387 from November 10th, signaling further downward pressure. The short-term momentum shifted to the upside when the fast stochastic crossed above the buy signal.

 

Although the MACD line generated a crossover sell signal, the medium-term momentum is negative but favorable. When the MACD line (the 12-day moving average minus the 26-day moving average) passes the MACD signal line, this scenario occurs (the 9-day moving average of the MACD line).

 

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