Economy
Capital deepening integral to Hong Kong's medium-term growth
Capital deepening integral to Hong Kong's medium-term growth
The government's efforts are very encouraging.
Hong Kong has capacity to grow by 3.3% per annum between 2015 and 2020
Current growth slowdown is largely cyclical, meanwhile.
Malaysia's 2015 budget aimed at spurring growth, raising standard of living
Fiscal discipline will also be maintained.
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Malaysia cuts fuel subsidies for fiscal position consolidation
But higher inflation concerns have been raised.
Hong Kong's CPI edges up 3.9% in August
Due to decreases in package tour charges.
Government's standing guard for downside risk mitigation over asset prices
Partly due to high household debt ratio.
'Mini' liquidity upturn will be short-lived
Due to upcoming US Fed initiatives.
2014-2015 fiscal stance to hover on "neutral to negative" for economy
Amid one-off fiscal stimulus developments.
Domestic economy to pull down 2014 household income growth
Effectively erasing earlier expectations.
Labour market crumbles despite strong unemployment rate
Employment growth almost hit 0%.
Why Hong Kong's service sector remains unfazed amidst headwinds
It's reflected by service account surplus.
Housing market inhibitor of strong credit expansion in 2014
Property cooling measures are accountable as well.
Headline CPI could ease slightly to 3.5% y/y
Meanwhile, imported price pressures could remain sticky.
Why Europe could finally be Hong Kong trade's silver lining
Just a possibility, but a good one nonetheless.
Fixed investment contracted 5.6% YoY
Partly reflecting the high base of comparison.
Real private consumption to slow to below 2.0% YoY in 2014
The consumer has also experienced overstimulation.
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