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Hong Kong's Exchange Fund earnings drop 37% amid equity slump and AI risk warnings

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Hong Kong's Exchange Fund experienced a 37% decrease in first-half earnings, primarily due to losses in its Hong Kong equity portfolio and weaker bond returns. The fund's earnings dropped to HK$134.7 billion (US$17.17 billion) from a record HK$214 billion in the previous year. Despite a decline in the Hang Seng Index, the fund's overall equity holdings saw gains driven by strong performance in other markets. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority cautioned about potential risks in the second half, including AI asset corrections and uncertainty surrounding US interest rates. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Enoch Yiu ·

    Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund first-half earnings fall 37% on equity slump, softer bond income

    The Exchange Fund, the war chest used to defend the local currency, reported a 37 per cent decline in first-half earnings as losses in Hong Kong equities and weaker bond returns weighed on performance, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) said on Tuesday. Earnings stood at HK$…

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