港元汇率走弱 香港金管局6月以来已买入超千亿港元 专家预计港元短期内仍将延续弱势

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is actively intervening in the foreign exchange market to defend the Hong Kong dollar (HKD) against depreciation, as it has reached the weak end of its peg against the US dollar. Group 1: HKMA Interventions - On August 6, the HKMA bought HKD 84.39 billion and sold USD to maintain the HKD's value, marking the fourth intervention in seven days [1] - Cumulatively, the HKMA has withdrawn HKD 223.26 billion from the market since July 31 to keep the HKD within the range of 7.75 to 7.85 against the USD [1] Group 2: Currency Peg Mechanism - The HKD operates under a linked exchange rate system since 1983, with a normal fluctuation range between 7.75 (strong-side convertibility) and 7.85 (weak-side convertibility) [1] - If the HKD hits the strong-side, the HKMA buys USD and sells HKD; conversely, if it hits the weak-side, the HKMA sells USD and buys HKD to stabilize the currency [1] Group 3: Market Conditions and Influences - The HKD has faced downward pressure due to a persistent interest rate differential between HKD and USD, leading to increased carry trade activities [2] - Since June, the HKMA has bought HKD 1,095.29 billion in response to the weakening of the HKD, which was initially strong in May [2] - The HKMA noted that reduced demand for HKD has led to carry trades, triggering multiple instances of the weak-side convertibility [2] Group 4: Future Outlook - An independent analyst predicts that the HKD's weakness may continue until the HKD interbank rates rise above 2%, indicating that the current "currency defense battle" may persist [3]