Core Insights - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) reported an increase in the foreign exchange fund's overseas assets by HKD 71.8 billion, reaching HKD 359.73 billion as of the end of January 2026 [1] - The monetary base is recorded at HKD 205.87 billion, which includes certificates of indebtedness, government-issued currency in circulation, bank system balances, and issued foreign exchange fund notes and bonds [1] - The total debt owed by the foreign exchange fund to the private sector in Hong Kong amounts to HKD 386.1 billion, while total external liabilities stand at HKD 63.9 billion [1]

Core Points - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reported a total foreign exchange fund asset of 41,176 billion HKD as of October 31, 2025, a decrease of 346 billion HKD from the end of September [1] - The decrease in HKD assets by 926 billion HKD was attributed to a reduction in the balance of foreign exchange fund notes and bonds that were subscribed but not settled, as well as a revaluation of Hong Kong stocks [1] - Foreign currency assets increased by 580 billion HKD, mainly due to an increase in the balance of securities purchased but not settled and interest income from investments [1] - The monetary base as of the end of October 2025 was 20,267 billion HKD, an increase of 65 billion HKD, representing a growth rate of 0.3% [1] - Total supporting assets increased by 90 billion HKD to 22,271 billion HKD, with a growth rate of 0.4% [1] - The support ratio rose from 109.80% at the end of September to 109.89% at the end of October [1]