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Chen Guoji: Challenges and opportunities coexist, and government reforms seek to find new growth points for Hong Kong's economy.
When attending the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce's New Year banquet, Acting Chief Executive of Hong Kong Chen Guokai stated that Hong Kong is still facing various uncertainties, with both challenges and opportunities ahead. However, he firmly believes that opportunities outweigh challenges, and the authorities will take a more proactive approach to reform and innovation, seeking to discover new growth points for Hong Kong's economy.
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Hong Kong's GDP in the fourth quarter of 2024 increased by 2.4% year-on-year.
The Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department today released the preliminary estimate of local gross domestic product for the fourth quarter and the whole year of 2024.
Meridians: Hong Kong's best lending rates may drop to levels seen before the interest rate hike cycle this year.
Cao Deming, the chief vice president of the Meridiano Mortgage Referral, predicts that the HIBOR will continue to hover between 3.5% and 4% in the first month of the first quarter.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority: Hong Kong interest rates may remain at a relatively high level for the foreseeable future.
Under the linked exchange rate system, Hong Kong dollar interbank rates generally approach the US dollar interest rates, while shorter-term interbank rates are simultaneously influenced by local market supply and demand for Hong Kong dollar funds. Hong Kong interest rates are likely to remain at a relatively high level for the foreseeable future.
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Hong Kong's Jobless Rate Remains at 3.1% in Q4
Hong Kong Monetary Authority: The composite interest rate at the end of December 2024 is 2.24%, an increase of 4 basis points month-on-month.
On January 17, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced the comprehensive interest rate for the end of December 2024.
The Hong Kong dollar interbank offered rates generally declined, falling for six consecutive days in one month.
On January 15, the Hong Kong dollar interbank offered rates generally fell, with the overnight rate dropping to 2.91417%, the lowest since September 17 of last year, while the one-month interest rate related to mortgages also fell for six consecutive days, reported at 3.93268%, the lowest since September 23 of last year.
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