Fresh vegetables for sale at a market in Central on November 22, 2021. Compared to many economies, inflationary pressure in Hong Kong is fairly benign. Photo: Nora Tam
Opinion
Opinion
Macroscope
How dollar peg and mainland inflation policy will help Hong Kong keep price rises in check
- Hong Kong consumers will not be totally spared from rising prices as policy decisions at home and elsewhere take effect
- Even so, Beijing’s commitment to curbing inflation and the Hong Kong dollar’s reliable peg should insulate the city from the worst effects
Fresh vegetables for sale at a market in Central on November 22, 2021. Compared to many economies, inflationary pressure in Hong Kong is fairly benign. Photo: Nora Tam
