The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) reported that Hong Kong’s official foreign currency reserve assets rose to USD 440.5 billion at the end of October 2026 from USD 432.9 billion at the end of September 2026. The reserves represented over five times the currency in circulation, or about 36% of Hong Kong dollar M3. There were no unsettled foreign exchange contracts at the end of either month.
HKMA reports rise in Hong Kong foreign currency reserves to USD 440.5 billion in October
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reported official foreign currency reserves of USD 440.5 billion at the end of October 2026, up from USD 432.9 billion at the end of September 2026. Holdings amounted to over five times the currency in circulation, or about 36% of Hong Kong dollar M3.