Effective Exchange Rate Index
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     The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Monday, October 27, 2008 is 90.3 (up 0.1 against last Saturday's index).

     The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Saturday, October 25, 2008 is 90.2 (same as last Friday's index).

Ends/Monday, October 27, 2008
Issued at HKT 16:07

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