Group 1 - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has lowered the base interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.50%, effective immediately [3][4] - This is the first interest rate cut by the HKMA this year [4] - The current base rate is set at 50 basis points above the lower limit of the U.S. federal funds rate target range, which was also reduced by 25 basis points on September 17 [3][6] Group 2 - The U.S. Federal Reserve has lowered the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a range of 4.00% to 4.25%, marking its first rate cut in nine months [6] - Fed Chairman Jerome Powell indicated that the labor market is cooling, necessitating careful consideration in policy-making [6] - The Fed's decision reflects concerns over slowing job growth and rising inflation, with commodity prices being a significant factor in the recent inflation increase [6][7]
香港大消息!降息25个基点!
Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2025-09-18 01:37