tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8097090.post110890238851837078..comments2023-05-21T18:23:54.813+08:00Comments on Amy_From Silicon Valley to Beijing: HK interest settlement rate grows up while regulator urges the surge of interest ratesAmy Guhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08571779926048621052noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8097090.post-1109231412862958292005-02-24T15:50:00.000+08:002005-02-24T15:50:00.000+08:00Yes, I think so. That's why central government are...Yes, I think so. That's why central government are making policies on pushing the loans to SMEs. In fact, most of them are suffering from the tighter financial policy.Amy Guhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08571779926048621052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8097090.post-1109163350958044092005-02-23T20:55:00.000+08:002005-02-23T20:55:00.000+08:00I totally agree what you said PRC's cheap labor an...I totally agree what you said PRC's cheap labor and low price product have pulled down HK's inflation these days. See many HK people buying properties, daily stuffs and enjoying cheap living expense in Guang Dong province. Inflation is struggling with so-called "deflation" now:)Amy Guhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08571779926048621052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8097090.post-1109163162911887592005-02-23T20:52:00.000+08:002005-02-23T20:52:00.000+08:00Yes, I believe, in some extent, HKMA couldn't forc...Yes, I believe, in some extent, HKMA couldn't force the banks to grow up interest rates, though it is willing to. You give a good reason why the banks haven't done it yet. I guess they also would like to increase it after they announce their annual reports. Big banks want to have a good share price when the reports are given. Small banks may wait for big banks' action. Something may happen after HSBC and Hangseng's reports on Feb 28. Hehe, I guessAmy Guhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08571779926048621052noreply@blogger.com