Hong Kong has followed the US in cutting its interest rate by a quarter point, aiming to lower lending costs.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has made this the second rate cut in six weeks, resulting in a half-point reduction over this period.
A rate cut will be positive for the economy and the property market in Hong Kong
According to HKMA chief executive Eddie Yue Wai-man, this reduction will have a positive impact on both the property market and the economy as a whole.
Author's summary: Hong Kong cuts interest rate to boost economy.