Hong Kong Lowers Interest Rates Following Fed Decision
In the latest turn of events, after Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election, the global financial market set its eyes on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy, which was to be announced on 7th November, 2024. According to Reuters, the Fed cut interest by a quarter of a percentage.
Federal Reserve Rate Cut Fuels Gains in Asian Markets
In the latest development, the Federal Reserve reduced its interest rates by 50 basis points, bringing them to a range of 4.75% to 5%. Later, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority followed suit and reduced its interest rate by 50 basis points to 5.25%. The tax cuts led to a rally
Hong Kong Makes The First Rate Cut Since 2020
This was the first time the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HMKA) reduced its base interest rates in the last four years after the Federal Reserve eased its monetary policy. Hong Kong’s interest rate fell by 50 basis points to 5.25% from the all-time high since 2007. HMKA Deputy Chief Executive