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新华财经晚报:我国政府负债率处于合理区间 风险安全可控
Xin Hua Cai Jing· 2025-09-12 11:50
·8月企业新发放贷款利率保持历史低位 ·蓝佛安:我国政府负债率处于合理区间,风险安全可控 【国内要闻】 【重点关注】 ·国务院办公厅印发《"三北"工程总体规划》 ·日前,国务院办公厅印发修编后的《"三北"工程总体规划》,指导各地区保持战略定力,持续推动"三 北"工程高质量发展。《规划》提出,"三北"工程第三阶段共分三期建设。其中,2021-2030年为六期 工程,全力打好黄河"几字弯"攻坚战、科尔沁和浑善达克沙地歼灭战、河西走廊-塔克拉玛干沙漠边缘 阻击战等三大标志性战役。2031-2050年为七期、八期工程,其中,七期工程以全面巩固六期工程治理 成果、持续提高关键地区植被盖度为主攻方向,八期工程以提质增效、整体提升生态系统质量和稳定性 为主攻方向。 ·中国人民银行发布的数据显示,8月份,企业新发放贷款加权平均利率约3.1%,比上月略有下降,比上 年同期低约40个基点,个人住房新发放贷款加权平均利率约3.1%,比上年同期低约25个基点,均处于 历史低位。 ·据人民银行,8月末,广义货币(M2)余额331.98万亿元,同比增长8.8%。狭义货币(M1)余额111.23万 亿元,同比增长6%。流通中货币(M0)余 ...
第十届“一带一路”高峰论坛在港闭幕 促成45份合作备忘录创新高
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang· 2025-09-12 01:47
第十届"一带一路"高峰论坛在港闭幕 促成45份合作备忘录创新高 上述合作备忘录涵盖航空、能源、金融、基础设施、科技等多个领域,涉及中国内地和香港,多个东盟 及中东国家,以及澳大利亚、巴基斯坦和美国等国家和地区。 9月11日,由香港特区政府与香港贸易发展局合办的第十届"一带一路"高峰论坛闭幕。为期两天的 论坛促成45份合作备忘录,创下新高。图为论坛期间与会人士洽谈。 中新社记者 李志华 摄 中新社香港9月11日电 (记者 魏华都)由香港特区政府与香港贸易发展局合办的第十届"一带一路"高峰论 坛11日闭幕,来自逾70个国家和地区的6200名政商界翘楚与会。为期两天的论坛促成各方签署45份合作 备忘录,创下新高。 本届论坛展示逾300个投资项目,举行逾800场一对一项目对接会,促成不少"小而美"民生项目,包括金 融和农业科技跨行业合作项目。例如印度尼西亚企业"Chickin PTE LTD"与香港企业联之有物科技控股 有限公司签署合资协议,将农业技术应用于印尼蛋鸡市场,旨在提高生产效益与利润空间,助力当地民 生发展。 "在'一带一路'高峰论坛踏入第十年之际,我们要有'求变'的精神,更务实、更具体地发挥香港作为内联 ...
海外利率周报20250907:就业数据再次承压,美债利率大幅下行-20250907
Minsheng Securities· 2025-09-07 09:43
1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - Employment data in the US is under pressure again, leading to a significant decline in US Treasury yields. The market's expectation for the interest - rate cut amplitude at the September meeting has increased significantly [1][3][9][11]. - The US manufacturing and service industries show different trends, with the manufacturing industry moving from contraction to expansion, while the service industry is still in a good expansion state but with a slowdown in expansion speed. EIA crude oil inventories increased significantly, contrary to market expectations [2][10]. - Global stock markets are mixed, with European markets generally under pressure. Precious metals in the commodity market hit new highs, and risk preferences are polarized. Non - US and non - European currencies have generally weakened against the RMB [4][15][16][17]. 3. Summary According to the Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Macro - economic Indicator Review Employment - In July, JOLTS job openings were lower than expected, dropping to a 10 - month low (7.181 million, lower than the forecast of 7.380 million and the previous value of 7.357 million) [9]. - In August, the US ADP employment increase was only 54,000, far lower than the expected 73,000 and the previous value of 106,000, indicating a significant weakening of employment growth momentum [9]. - The number of initial jobless claims this week exceeded expectations, rising to 237,000, higher than the forecast of 230,000 and the previous value of 229,000, confirming the cooling trend of the labor market [9]. - The month - on - month growth rate of average hourly wages in August met expectations and was the same as the previous value (0.3%) [9]. - In August, the seasonally - adjusted non - farm payroll employment increase was only 22,000, far lower than the expected 75,000 and a more than 70% drop from the previous value, further lowering the market's expectations for the employment market [9]. - The unemployment rate in August rose to 4.3%, in line with expectations and slightly higher than the previous value of 4.2%. The market's expectation for the interest - rate cut amplitude at the September meeting increased significantly [1][9]. Economy - In August, the US Markit manufacturing PMI increased significantly to 53.0, returning above 50 and indicating that the manufacturing industry moved from the contraction range in July to the expansion range [2][10]. - In August, the US ISM manufacturing PMI was 48.7, lower than expected but up 0.7 points from the previous value [2][10]. - In August, the US Markit services PMI was lower than expected and declined from the previous value, but it was still above 50, indicating that the service industry was still in a good expansion state [2][10]. - In August, the US ISM non - manufacturing PMI rebounded above expectations, reaching 52.0 and remaining above 50 for three consecutive months [2][10]. - The US EIA crude oil inventory this week increased significantly to 2.415 million barrels, far exceeding the expected - 2.000 million barrels and the previous value of - 2.392 million barrels [2][10]. 3.2 Main Overseas Market Interest Rate Review US - From August 29 to September 5, 2025, the 1 - year and 10 - year US Treasury yields dropped by 18bp and 13bp respectively, to 3.05% and 4.1%. Employment data put pressure on the market, and the Fed's attitude remains cautious. The market's expectation for a 50bp interest - rate cut at the September meeting has heated up again, but the possibility is still low. Multiple 25bp interest - rate cuts this year are more likely, and the possibility of consecutive interest - rate cuts is small [3][11]. Europe and Japan - The Japanese bond market was stable with small fluctuations. The 1 - year and 10 - year Japanese bond yields fluctuated by - 0.34bp and - 0.8bp respectively, to 0.7% and 1.62%. - The German bond market was also stable. The 2 - year and 10 - year German bond yields fluctuated by 3.00bp and 0bp respectively, to 1.96% and 2.71% [3][14]. 3.3 Other Asset Class Reviews Equity - Global stock markets were mixed. The Hong Kong Hang Seng Index (+1.36%), the US NASDAQ (+1.14%), and the Indian Sensex30 (+1.13%) led the gains, supported by the rebound of the technology and financial sectors. In contrast, the German DAX (-1.28%), A - shares (-1.18%), and the Vietnamese VN30 (-1.07%) declined significantly, mainly affected by macro - economic and capital - market pressures, and European markets were generally under pressure [4][15]. Commodity - Precious metals performed brightly. London silver rose by 5.01%, and London gold rose by 4.82% this week, breaking through the historical high of $3,587 per ounce, highlighting the surge in market risk - aversion demand. Crude oil and agricultural products generally declined, while some black - series commodities rose slightly. Bitcoin rebounded by 2.12%, showing a polarized risk preference [4][16]. Foreign Exchange - Non - US and non - European currencies have generally weakened against the RMB. The US dollar and the euro exchange rates against the RMB rose by 0.08% and 0.10% respectively, while the Japanese yen, Russian ruble, and Indian rupee exchange rates against the RMB fell by 0.71%, 1.14%, and 0.62% respectively [4][17]. 3.4 Market Tracking The report provides multiple charts, including the US Treasury auction panel, FED WATCH latest target - rate expectations, the simulated trends of the US dollar, US stocks, US Treasuries, gold, and Bitcoin, the trends of global major stock indices, the weekly changes in bond yields of major global economies, the weekly changes in major commodities, the weekly changes in major foreign exchange rates against the RMB, and the latest economic data panels of the US, Japan, and the Eurozone [12][13][19][20][22][26][29][32][39][46].
科特迪瓦工业部门营业额截至6月底增长25%
Shang Wu Bu Wang Zhan· 2025-09-05 17:34
Core Insights - The industrial sector in Côte d'Ivoire is projected to achieve a 25% year-on-year revenue growth by June 2025, showing significant improvement compared to 2024 [1] Group 1: Sector Performance - The growth is primarily driven by four industries: mining, energy, manufacturing, and environmental sectors [1] - The mining sector is expected to see a remarkable growth of 68.3% due to increased oil, gas, and metal mining activities [1] - The energy sector is projected to grow by 9% [1] - Manufacturing is anticipated to grow at a rate of 7.4%, supported by tobacco products, textiles, chemicals, metallurgy, casting products, electrical equipment, and machinery maintenance and installation [1] - The environmental sector shows the lowest growth at 4.9%, mainly driven by waste collection and processing activities [1] Group 2: Government Initiatives - The government is committed to transforming the economic structure through industrialization and encouraging private sector participation [1] - Plans are in place to establish value chains that promote national development and enhance support for leading domestic enterprises [1] - The government aims to create financing programs to support small and medium-sized enterprises, startups, and young entrepreneurs [1]
美国拟重启美墨加贸易协定谈判
Guo Ji Jin Rong Bao· 2025-09-05 09:56
Group 1 - The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) will initiate public consultation for the USMCA in the coming weeks, marking the first formal step towards renegotiation [1] - The consultation process must be completed by October 4, 2023, as mandated by the law governing the agreement [1] - The USMCA includes a mandatory six-year review clause, with the first trilateral review meeting scheduled for no later than July 1, 2026 [1] Group 2 - The USMCA is considered a significant trade achievement of the Trump administration, replacing NAFTA, which was criticized for causing job losses in the U.S. [2] - Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Canada and Mexico have undermined the effectiveness of the USMCA, particularly affecting the automotive, steel, aluminum, and lumber industries [2] Group 3 - The tariffs serve to increase leverage for the U.S. in the renegotiation process, disrupting North America's complex supply chains, especially in the automotive sector [3] - Recent discussions between U.S. Secretary of State Rubio and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum focused on cross-border security, which is seen as a prerequisite for USMCA renegotiation [3] - Mexico is highly sensitive to the negotiation outcomes, as 80% of its exports go to the U.S., and the U.S. has extended tariffs on Mexican goods for an additional 90 days [3] Group 4 - The U.S. has criticized Mexico's policies in energy, telecommunications, agriculture, and intellectual property, highlighting issues such as state-owned enterprise bias and lack of fair competition [4] - Mexico's Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard acknowledged that the upcoming reviews and negotiations will be challenging but emphasized the need for cooperation among the three countries to maintain North America's competitiveness [4]
债券市场2025年8月月报:震荡区间上移博弈修复机会-20250905
Nan Jing Yin Hang· 2025-09-05 03:37
Report Industry Investment Rating The provided content does not mention the report industry investment rating. Core Views of the Report - Overseas markets: Since August, the US has raised tariffs, with its economy remaining resilient, inflation rising, and employment slowing unexpectedly. The Fed has hinted at rate cuts, leading to a decline in US Treasury yields and a slight depreciation of the US dollar. The eurozone economy is showing signs of improvement, with inflation remaining moderate, and the euro is expected to appreciate slightly against the US dollar. Japan's economy presents a mixed picture, with tariffs suppressing exports and core inflation cooling, and the yen is expected to fluctuate slightly against the US dollar. The narrowing of the Sino-US yield spread, the release of domestic entities' foreign exchange settlement demand, and the inflow of foreign capital into the domestic stock market have led to a slight appreciation of the RMB against the US dollar, and it is expected to continue to appreciate slightly in the short term [3]. - Macroeconomic fundamentals: In July, both demand and production converged, with the demand side experiencing a larger decline, partly due to falling prices. The production side showed a slight decline, indicating the implementation of anti-involution policies, but overall, it remained resilient. Export data slightly exceeded expectations, but there is downward pressure in the future. The bond market has largely anticipated the weakness in aggregate demand but is sensitive to the upward shift in the price center. As the inflation center rises, the bottom of bond yields will gradually increase [3]. - Monetary policy and liquidity: Since August, the central bank has made net injections, and the short-term capital price center has shifted downward. Looking ahead, the stock market may experience short-term fluctuations, and there are concerns about market overheating and capital idling. The supply of government bonds will remain high, and there will be pressure on the maturity of interbank certificates of deposit, leading to fluctuations in the end-of-quarter capital market. Overall, although there are more disturbances in the capital market, the downward trend in financing costs continues, and liquidity does not have a basis for a trend tightening [4]. - Interest rate bond strategy: Since August, bond yields have first declined and then risen due to fluctuations in industrial product prices under anti-involution policies. Looking ahead, aggregate demand remains weak, but the bond market's reaction to fundamentals is gradually dulling. There are increasing interference factors in the bond market, including the impact of anti-involution policies on prices, the stock market's rise, and the increase in bond interest income tax. However, given the weak demand, the possibility of a significant increase in interest rates is low, and the interest rate center is expected to rise, with the oscillation range also shifting upward. Trading desks can seize repair opportunities when interest rates rise, while allocation desks can intervene when interest rates reach the upper limit of the range, and medium- and long-term bonds are more valuable for allocation [4]. - Credit bond strategy: In August, the "stock-bond seesaw" effect continued to suppress the bond market, and the redemption pressure of funds intensified the volatility of long-term interest rates. As the bond market adjusts, the cost-effectiveness of medium- and high-grade credit bonds with a maturity of three years has increased, but the credit spread is still relatively low. It is recommended to focus on defensive strategies, appropriately reduce duration, and pay attention to coupon opportunities for bonds with a maturity of less than three years. The central bank has taken measures to maintain a balanced and loose liquidity environment, and the pressure on further significant price increases for certificates of deposit may be controllable [5]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Part I: Overseas Markets - US economic situation: Since August, the US manufacturing and service sectors have expanded significantly. However, the employment market has slowed unexpectedly, and core inflation has continued to rise. The Fed is likely to implement a preventive 25-basis-point rate cut in September. The Fed has been gradually reducing its balance sheet, leading to a marginal convergence of US dollar liquidity. The primary demand for US Treasury bonds has weakened again, and long-term Treasury bond yields face upward pressure. The US dollar is expected to depreciate slightly in the short term [8][10][16]. - Eurozone economic situation: The eurozone economy is showing signs of improvement, with inflation remaining moderate. The euro has appreciated against the US dollar and is expected to continue to appreciate slightly in the short term [31][34]. - Japanese economic situation: Japan's economy presents a mixed picture, with external challenges increasing and core inflation cooling. The yen has appreciated against the US dollar and is expected to fluctuate slightly in the short term [39][44]. - RMB exchange rate situation: Since July, the inversion of the Sino-US Treasury yield spread has gradually decreased, and domestic entities' foreign exchange settlement demand has continued to be released. The RMB has appreciated slightly against the US dollar and is expected to continue to appreciate slightly in the short term [49][55]. - Gold market situation: In August, the price of gold fluctuated upward within a range. Non-commercial net long positions decreased slightly, while gold ETFs continued to flow in. Emerging central banks continued to purchase gold, supporting the medium- and long-term price of gold. It is expected that the price of gold will fluctuate at a high level in the short term [58][65]. Part II: Domestic Macroeconomy - Investment situation: From January to July, the growth rate of fixed asset investment continued to decline, with the growth rates of real estate, infrastructure, and manufacturing investment all falling. Real estate investment is still in the process of bottoming out, and the growth rate of real estate sales has slightly rebounded, while the land transaction premium rate has decreased. The downstream demand for steel is weak, and the price increase is not well supported [71][75][80]. - Consumption situation: In July, the growth rate of consumption continued to decline, mainly due to the diminishing effect of subsidies and the decline in automobile consumption [83]. - Export situation: From January to July, the cumulative year-on-year growth rate of exports was 6.1%, and the growth rate in July was 7.2%, showing strong resilience. However, due to factors such as the increase in tariffs and the overdraft effect of pre-exporting, the export growth rate is expected to decline in the future [86]. - Production situation: From January to July, the cumulative year-on-year growth rate of industrial added value was 6.3%, showing a slight slowdown. The operating rates of the steel and coal industries have generally increased [90][93]. - Employment situation: In July, the urban surveyed unemployment rate increased seasonally, and the employment demand of small and medium-sized enterprises decreased rapidly [96]. - Inflation situation: In July, the year-on-year growth rate of CPI was 0%, and the year-on-year growth rate of core CPI was 0.8%, showing an upward trend. The year-on-year growth rate of PPI stopped falling, and it is expected that the decline will gradually narrow in the future [99][102]. - VAT new policy: Since August 8, 2025, the interest income of newly issued government bonds, local government bonds, and financial bonds will be subject to VAT. This policy will lead to an increase in the spread between new and old bonds, benefit interbank certificates of deposit and credit bonds, and have an impact on financial institutions [103][104][106]. Part III: Liquidity and Monetary Policy - Liquidity review: In August, the central bank made net injections, and the short-term capital price center shifted downward, while the long-term capital price center changed little. The trading volume of pledged repurchase decreased in the middle and late August. The growth rate of M1 and M2 exceeded expectations, and the growth rate of social financing increased [116][121][130]. - Liquidity outlook: In September, the supply of government bonds is expected to remain high, and the maturity pressure of interbank certificates of deposit is large, leading to increased disturbances in the end-of-quarter capital market. However, given the weak demand, the downward trend in financing costs continues, and liquidity does not have a basis for a trend tightening [133]. Part IV: Interest Rate Bond Strategy - Interest rate bond trend: Since August, bond yields have generally shown an upward trend, mainly due to the rise of the stock market and the increase in bond interest income tax. The yield curve has become steeper, and the medium- and long-term spreads are relatively large [137][138][142]. - Investment strategy: Trading desks can seize repair opportunities when interest rates rise, while allocation desks can intervene when interest rates reach the upper limit of the range, and medium- and long-term bonds are more valuable for allocation [4].
俄乌战争炸出最大输家,欧洲沦为买单冤大头!
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2025-09-02 03:05
Group 1: Financial Impact on Europe - The EU has become the largest financial contributor to Ukraine, with total aid surpassing €168.9 billion, including €47 billion approved in August 2025 [1][3] - The costs associated with accommodating over 6.3 million Ukrainian refugees and energy subsidies have exceeded €300 billion [1] - The EU has spent €87 billion on refugee support and €220 billion on energy subsidies, indicating a significant financial strain on European taxpayers [3] Group 2: Economic Challenges - Germany's economic growth rate was only 0.3% in Q2 2025, highlighting the difficulty in addressing the growing fiscal deficit [5] - The ongoing conflict has led to a severe energy supply crisis in Europe, particularly affecting Hungary and Slovakia, with Hungary experiencing a 65% interruption in crude oil supply [7][8] - The EU's plans to reduce dependency on Russian oil and gas by 2026 and 2028, respectively, are increasingly challenged by the escalating conflict [8] Group 3: Trade and Internal Division - A new trade agreement from the U.S. imposes a 15% tariff on most EU goods while requiring the EU to eliminate tariffs on U.S. industrial products and purchase $750 billion worth of U.S. energy products by 2028 [8][10] - Internal divisions within the EU are becoming more pronounced, with Hungary's Prime Minister openly opposing aid to Ukraine and Poland's farmers protesting against EU support [10][12] Group 4: Strategic Autonomy and Security Dependence - Despite calls for "strategic autonomy," the EU remains heavily reliant on U.S. influence for security matters, as highlighted by President Macron's proposal for a four-party negotiation framework [12][14] - The EU's inability to assert its own security interests has been underscored by the ongoing conflict and the need for U.S. involvement [12][14] Group 5: Future Outlook - Ukraine's national debt has surged to 150% of its GDP, with a projected economic contraction of 7% in 2025, necessitating continued EU support to prevent a fiscal collapse [16][17] - The EU faces rising energy prices, accelerated deindustrialization, and increased social burdens, complicating its economic recovery [17][19] - The European Commission's plan to establish a €50 billion reconstruction fund requires unanimous approval from all 27 member states, indicating challenges in reaching consensus on effective solutions [19]
230只港股获南向资金大比例持有
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2025-09-02 01:36
Group 1 - The overall shareholding ratio of southbound funds in Hong Kong Stock Connect stocks is 18.56%, with 230 stocks having a shareholding ratio exceeding 20% [1] - As of September 1, southbound funds held a total of 4,654.29 million shares, accounting for 18.56% of the total share capital of the stocks, with a total market value of 58,913.83 million HKD, representing 14.18% of the total market value [1] - The stocks with the highest shareholding ratios by southbound funds include China Telecom at 74.09%, followed by Gree Power at 70.24% and China Shenhua at 67.86% [1] Group 2 - Southbound funds with a shareholding ratio exceeding 20% are mainly concentrated in the healthcare, financial, and industrial sectors, with 49, 34, and 34 stocks respectively [2] - The top stocks with high shareholding ratios include China Telecom (74.09%), Gree Power (70.24%), and China Shenhua (67.86%), among others [2][3] - A significant portion of the stocks with high southbound fund holdings are AH concept stocks, with 123 out of 230 stocks (53.48%) having a shareholding ratio over 20% being AH stocks [1]
229只港股获南向资金大比例持有
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2025-09-01 02:13
Group 1 - The overall shareholding ratio of southbound funds in Hong Kong Stock Connect stocks is 18.57%, with 229 stocks having a shareholding ratio exceeding 20% [1] - As of August 29, southbound funds held a total of 4,656.91 million shares, accounting for 18.57% of the total share capital of the stocks, with a total market value of 58,107.02 billion HKD, representing 14.21% of the total market value [1] - The highest shareholding ratio by southbound funds is in China Telecom, with 10,298.29 million shares held, accounting for 74.20% of the issued shares [2] Group 2 - Southbound funds' high shareholding stocks are mainly concentrated in the healthcare, financial, and industrial sectors, with 48, 34, and 34 stocks respectively [2] - Among the stocks with a shareholding ratio exceeding 20%, 123 are AH concept stocks, accounting for 53.71% [1] - The shareholding ratios of notable stocks include China Telecom (74.20%), Green Power Environmental (70.03%), and China Shenhua (67.94%) [2][3]
万亿大单背后暗藏玄机!特朗普金融布局浮出水面,全球紧盯美联储洗牌时刻
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2025-08-26 00:06
Core Viewpoint - The recent $1.39 trillion trade agreement between the U.S. and the EU, while appearing to be a significant victory for the U.S., reveals underlying challenges and potential weaknesses in the U.S. dollar's dominance in global markets [1][3]. Trade Agreement Details - The agreement includes commitments from the EU to purchase $750 billion in U.S. energy products and $400 billion in AI chips by 2028, along with an additional $600 billion in investments from European companies into U.S. strategic sectors [1]. - However, the actual projected energy imports from the EU to the U.S. for 2024 are only $64.55 billion, falling significantly short of the annual target of $250 billion [1]. Tariff Adjustments - The U.S. will reduce tariffs on EU automobiles from 27.5% to 15%, while the EU will eliminate tariffs on all U.S. industrial goods, with a 15% cap on tariffs for key products like semiconductors and pharmaceuticals [3]. - Economists criticize this as a superficial exchange, suggesting that the EU is making significant concessions without receiving equivalent benefits [3]. Federal Reserve Dynamics - Following the trade agreement, President Trump nominated Stephen Milan, a proponent of weakening the dollar, to the Federal Reserve, which could lead to a significant shift in U.S. monetary policy [3][4]. - The market reacted strongly, with a 91.1% probability of a rate cut by September indicated in federal funds futures, leading to a decline in the dollar index [3]. Political Influence on the Federal Reserve - Tensions within the Federal Reserve are escalating, with Trump pressuring for the removal of Biden-appointed board members, which could result in a majority of Trump-aligned members on the board [4]. - Milan's proposals for reforming the Federal Reserve could undermine its independence, potentially leading to a repeat of past economic crises [5]. Global Market Reactions - The potential loss of independence for the Federal Reserve has raised alarms in global markets, with warnings from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the IMF about the risks of politicizing central banks [5]. - A decline in the dollar's credibility could lead to a sell-off, increasing the attractiveness of gold and other currencies, while also distorting trade flows due to high tariffs [5]. Economic Philosophies Clash - The trade agreement reflects a clash between the U.S.'s unilateral approach under Trump and China's multilateral "Belt and Road" initiative, with implications for global supply chains [7]. - Short-term benefits may arise for risk assets, but long-term consequences could include rising inflation and economic friction with the EU and Switzerland over the U.S.'s weak dollar strategy [7].