The Hong Kong dollar inched higher and discounts on forwards deepened on Monday as the greenback fell against major currencies and amid a rally for regional stock markets.
Some dealers said the local currency was likely to remain a little firmer on the prospect of further equity inflows to the territory for initial public offerings (IPOs). Sentiment was also bolstered by robust retail sales data, indicating economic recovery remains on track.
The Hong Kong unit was trading at 7.7944/45 per US dollar, firmer than 7.7965/66 in late Asia trade on Friday.