香港金管局：8月港元货币供应量M2及M3均下跌1.9%

Group 1 - The total money supply in Hong Kong, measured by M2 and M3, decreased by 1.9% in August, but increased by 4.0% compared to the same month last year [1] - The seasonally adjusted M1 money supply fell by 2.9% in August, while it rose by 16.1% year-on-year, reflecting investment-related activities [1] - Total deposits in recognized institutions increased by 0.9% in August, with Hong Kong dollar deposits declining by 2.1% and foreign currency deposits rising by 3.3%, indicating corporate fund flows [1] Group 2 - The total amount of loans and advances decreased by 0.4% in August, but increased by 1.0% year-to-date as of the end of August [2] - Loans used in Hong Kong and those used outside of Hong Kong fell by 0.1% and 1.3% respectively in August [2] - The loan-to-deposit ratio for Hong Kong dollars increased from 73.1% at the end of July to 74.6% at the end of August due to a larger decline in Hong Kong dollar deposits compared to loans [2]