US rate cuts – Charm

Editorial | US rate cut offers Hong Kong relief but uncertainties remain

Cs news6 months ago03 mins

For people who monitor interest rates for a living, it has been a hectic week, with several major central banks making announcements. But besides finance professionals, Hong Kong people are also keenly interested. With their mortgages and business loans – and the economy in general – running on a currency pegged to the US dollar,…

Middle East tensions not likely to disrupt recovery for Hong Kong stocks: Citigroup

Cs news9 months ago02 mins

The US bank said it expected Hong Kong’s benchmark to climb to 26,000 in the first half of 2026, assuming geopolitical tensions eased and policy support remained steady. “China faces deflationary pressures rather than inflation, so even if imported energy costs rise, the pass-through effect on corporate earnings is expected to be minimal,” said Pierre…