QE2 places pressure on HKD-USD peg

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QE2 places pressure on HKD-USD peg

The US’ attempt to print its way to a healthier economy has placed strain on Hong Kong and its currency’s pegging to the US dollar, says RBS. But this will still not be enough to force a de-pegging until the next most applicable currency, the yuan, is fully convertible.

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