The Hong Kong dollar interbank interest rates are generally softening, with one-month interbank rates reaching a weekly low.

13:39 18/11/2024

On November 18, the Hong Kong dollar interbank interest rates softened across the board today, with the one-month interbank rate related to mortgages stopping two consecutive increases and reporting at 4.12524%.

On November 18th, the Hong Kong dollar interbank interest rates softened today, with the one-month interbank rate related to property mortgages stopping its two consecutive increases, and dropping to 4.12524%, hitting a new low in over a week. However, the overnight rate rebounded by 2 basis points to 3.89762%. The three-month interbank rate, which reflects banks' funding costs, ended its seven consecutive increases, reaching 4.3178%. The six-month and one-year rates dropped to 4.17369% and 4.11179% respectively.

Japanese investors spent 2.2 trillion yen on buying foreign stocks in March, setting a record for the largest purchase in nearly a year.

Middle East conflict raises energy costs, Japanese corporate confidence deteriorates, and bankruptcy risks increase.

The ceasefire between the United States and Iran has been going on for two weeks, and European stock markets have recorded their largest increase in nearly a year.

Japanese investors spent 2.2 trillion yen on buying foreign stocks in March, setting a record for the largest purchase in nearly a year.

Middle East conflict raises energy costs, Japanese corporate confidence deteriorates, and bankruptcy risks increase.

The ceasefire between the United States and Iran has been going on for two weeks, and European stock markets have recorded their largest increase in nearly a year.