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Capital deepening integral to Hong Kong's medium-term growth
The government's efforts are very encouraging.
Why human capital is unlikely to fully offset Hong Kong's ageing population
Human capital accumulation has a gradual nature.
Hong Kong has capacity to grow by 3.3% per annum between 2015 and 2020
Current growth slowdown is largely cyclical, meanwhile.
Why Asia electronics production are feared to weaken in October
Clue: The US is involved.
HKD funding costs decline to 0.42% in August
It's fallen for the second consecutive month.
Hong Kong's CPI edges up 3.9% in August
Due to decreases in package tour charges.
2014-2015 fiscal stance to hover on "neutral to negative" for economy
Amid one-off fiscal stimulus developments.
Domestic economy to pull down 2014 household income growth
Effectively erasing earlier expectations.
Labour market crumbles despite strong unemployment rate
Employment growth almost hit 0%.
Why Hong Kong's service sector remains unfazed amidst headwinds
It's reflected by service account surplus.
Housing market inhibitor of strong credit expansion in 2014
Property cooling measures are accountable as well.
Headline CPI could ease slightly to 3.5% y/y
Meanwhile, imported price pressures could remain sticky.
Why Europe could finally be Hong Kong trade's silver lining
Just a possibility, but a good one nonetheless.
Fixed investment contracted 5.6% YoY
Partly reflecting the high base of comparison.
Real private consumption to slow to below 2.0% YoY in 2014
The consumer has also experienced overstimulation.
Hong Kong's 2014 and 2015 GDP forecasts revised down
Amid growth slowdown in 1H14.