Why DBS Bank’s Baig Is Worried About Hong Kong Peg

The video discusses the economic challenges facing Hong Kong, focusing on the currency peg's stability amid political unrest and high leverage in the real estate market. It examines the impact on financial markets, including rising borrowing costs and equity sell-offs. The discussion also covers the potential misalignment of Hong Kong's monetary policy with China's economic cycle and the implications of maintaining the currency peg. The video suggests that political solutions, alongside interest rate adjustments and reserve management, are crucial to stabilizing the situation.

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