# Hong Kong Follows Fed With First Rate Hike in Over Three Years

https://mins.news/en/item/61855

- Bloomberg News, 2026-09-17 00:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-16/hong-kong-follows-fed-with-first-rate-hike-in-over-three-years?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aab3493a4391a00012679e0

> The Hong Kong Monetary Authority followed the US Federal Reserve in raising interest rates for the first time since 2023. The move could threaten a property recovery that began last year.

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