The HKMA acts as Hong Kong's central bank, they were in market on Monday buying the HKD

HKMA = Hong Kong Monetary Authority

  • Reports the HKMA bought circa HKD 2bn (against the USD) to defend the 'peg' on Monday
  • The permitted band for the HKD is 7.75 to 7.85

If the HKD weakens to 7.85, the HKMA will be back in again.

The HKMA acts as Hong Kong's central bank, they were in market on Monday buying the HKD