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Federal Reserve Plans Rate Cuts, Boosts Hong Kong Economy

1/2/2026

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Story summary

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates by up to 75 basis points in 2026.
This would lower Hong Kong interbank costs.
The Federal Reserve and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) cut rates by 75 basis points in 2025.
Analysts expect further easing to stimulate the economy.
The one-month interbank rate could fall to 2.26% by end-2026.

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Story summary

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates by up to 75 basis points in 2026.
This would lower Hong Kong interbank costs.
The Federal Reserve and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) cut rates by 75 basis points in 2025.
Analysts expect further easing to stimulate the economy.
The one-month interbank rate could fall to 2.26% by end-2026.