Exchange Fund makes HK$18.6bn as tough quarter looms
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said on Friday it chalked up an income of HK$18.6 billion from Exchange Fund investments in the third quarter as its chief executive warned of uncertainties in the fourth quarter. Gains from investments in Hong Kong stocks came in at HK$9.1 billion while the return from bond investments only amounted to HK$300 million. Investments in other equities contributed…
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reported a HK$18.6 billion income from Exchange Fund investments during the third quarter, according to a statement released on Friday. Chief executive Eddie Yue cautioned that uncertainties loom over the fourth quarter, describing it as a "difficult quarter with uncertainties." This uncertainty stems from a variety of factors, including Middle East tensions, financial conditions in major markets, and developments related to artificial intelligence.
The performance of the fund is expected to fluctuate due to these uncertainties, with the US midterm election results adding to market volatility. Yue highlighted that the AI build-out and data-center construction may face delays in certain states, which could slow down the market. Despite the challenges, the authority remains committed to maintaining a diversified asset allocation to make the portfolio more defensive.
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