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国际金融市场早知道:5月9日
Xin Hua Cai Jing· 2025-05-09 00:43
Market Insights - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has maintained the base interest rate at 4.75%, indicating that the supply and demand for Hong Kong dollars and overall liquidity will continue to influence the Hong Kong interbank offered rate, particularly for short-term interest rates [1] - The HKMA's CEO, Eddie Yue, stated that to enhance defensive measures, the proportion of US dollar assets in the foreign exchange fund has been reduced from over 90% to approximately 79%, and the duration of US Treasury investments has been shortened [1] - The Bank of England has lowered its interest rate to 4.25%, with the monetary policy guidance remaining "gradual and cautious," reflecting differing opinions within the central bank regarding the extent of the rate cut [2] Economic Indicators - As of the end of April, South Korea's foreign exchange reserves have decreased to $404.67 billion, the lowest level in five years, although it is expected not to fall below the $400 billion mark [3] - Initial jobless claims in the US have decreased to 228,000, with continuing claims also showing a reduction, both exceeding market expectations [4] - The US first-quarter labor productivity has experienced its first decline since 2022, while unit labor costs have significantly increased [5] Global Market Dynamics - The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 0.62% to 41,368.45 points, the S&P 500 increased by 0.58% to 5,663.94 points, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed by 1.07% to 17,928.14 points [6] - COMEX gold futures fell by 2.40% to $3,310.40 per ounce, while COMEX silver futures decreased by 0.57% to $32.61 per ounce [7] - The main contract for US oil rose by 3.81% to $60.28 per barrel, and the main contract for Brent crude oil increased by 3.40% to $63.20 per barrel [8] Currency Movements - The US dollar index fell by 0.73% to 100.63, with the euro to dollar exchange rate down by 0.68% to 1.1226, and the British pound to dollar rate down by 0.34% to 1.3247 [9]