Core Insights - The total assets of the foreign exchange fund as of July 31, 2025, amounted to HKD 4,102.6 billion, a decrease of HKD 194.5 billion compared to the end of June 2025 [1] - The decline in foreign currency assets was primarily due to the sale of US dollars and a decrease in the month-end balance of purchased but unsettled securities, although this was partially offset by interest income from investments [1] - The total monetary base as of July 31, 2025, was HKD 2,042.6 billion, reflecting a decrease of HKD 77.6 billion or 3.7% from the end of June 2025 [1] Summary by Category Foreign Exchange Fund Assets - As of July 31, 2025, the foreign exchange fund's total assets were HKD 4,102.6 billion, down HKD 194.5 billion from June 2025 [1] - Foreign currency assets decreased by HKD 106.1 billion, while Hong Kong dollar assets fell by HKD 88.4 billion [1] Monetary Base - The monetary base decreased by HKD 77.6 billion, representing a 3.7% decline from the previous month [1] - The reduction in the monetary base was mainly due to the purchase of Hong Kong dollars under the currency board system [1] Supporting Assets - Total supporting assets decreased by HKD 73.3 billion to HKD 229.15 billion, a reduction of 3.1% [1] - The supporting ratio increased from 111.54% at the end of June 2025 to 112.19% at the end of July 2025 [1]
香港金管局:7月底外汇基金总资产为41026亿港元
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-29 08:57