What Chan signaled
Radio Television Hong Kong cited Financial Secretary Paul Chan, who said on a radio program that momentum held up in the third quarter. That resilience, he said, could leave Hong Kong on track for its most robust full-year expansion in five years.
He credited exports for driving 5.1% growth in the first half and said investment strength continued into the third quarter.
Data and the official outlook
Chan noted that the government has not yet published third quarter figures, but said the underlying momentum in that period remained firm. He also said the administration may lift its full-year growth forecast, with government economists to share more details later.
Rates, risks, and your portfolio
Chan cautioned that borrowing costs are expected to remain high next year, with oil prices pushed up by geopolitical tensions and the conflict in the Middle East adding to inflation pressures. He said those forces could affect real estate and the overall economy, and that the government will keep a close eye on financial risks.
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In plain English: strong trade and investment are helping now, but a higher-for-longer rate path and pricier energy can tighten financial conditions. That mix tends to ripple through property valuations, funding costs, and earnings sensitivity to growth.
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