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Consumer prices rise 1.9% YoY in August

The rate of increase was the same as last month.

Consumer prices rise 1.9% YoY in August

The rate of increase was the same as last month.

Industrial leasing slows as global trade activities plunge in July: JLL

Global trade is negatively affecting leasing demand for industrial space.

Retail leasing continues recovery as quarantine measures eased: JLL

More leases are expected in the future as inbound visitor figures sighted to rise.

Residential sales jump 12.7% MoM in August

JLL attributed the increase to the handful of primary projects launched during the month.

HKMA raises its base rate to 3.50%

The new rate took effect on 22 September.

Gov’t launches consultation on MTR fare adjustment

The public may also send feedback until 19 December.

Optimism improves amongst exporters in Q3

Exporters in the jewellery sector were the most positive about their short-term prospects.

Cathay inks deal to buy 38 million gallons of aviation fuel from Aemetis

The fuel will be delivered over a period of seven years starting in 2025.

External merchandise trade volume down double digits in July

Total exports and imports of goods fell by 16.2% YoY and 16.9% YoY, respectively.

Unemployment rate dips to 4.1%

The total number of unemployed people stood at 161,900.

Home prices to bottom out in September or October: C&W

In the first seven months of 2022, prices fell 4.5% YoY.

Gov’t extends rental concessions on its properties, short-term tenancies

The extension will benefit 24,000 tenants.   The government said it will extend the 75% rental or fee concessions to its properties, and short-term tenancies until 31 December to benefit 24,000 tenants.