Hong Kong’s inflation rate year-over-year rose to 1.1% from the previous 1.0%, marking a 0.1 percentage point increase. This indicates a slight upward movement in consumer prices compared to the previous period.
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The actual inflation rate matched analyst estimates of 1.1%, suggesting that the market had accurately anticipated this modest rise. The impact on the stock market is likely to be neutral in the short term, as the inflation rate aligns with expectations. However, sectors sensitive to inflation, such as consumer goods and real estate, may experience slight fluctuations as investors adjust their positions based on the confirmed data.