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How long will Hong Kong’s dollar peg survive?

The evidence linking sharp asset price moves in Hong Kong to its tight dollar peg is weaker than many think. With the peg in place, asset price bubbles are a threat for the future. But a shift to an alternative currency regime would not be an improvement. We expect the current peg to remain in place for many years.

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