BREAKINGVIEWS – Hong Kong risks its future as global business hub – Reuters

(Reuters Breakingviews) – Carrie Lam’s government could squander Hong Kong’s privileged position in the eyes of foreign governments. A bill that would allow extradition to the mainland prompted hundreds of thousands to protest on Sunday. If the chief executive ignores the message, Washington, Brussels and others may reconsider their relationship with the territory. That would hurt both Hong Kong and China.
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‘Pretty cheap money’: Canadian mortgage rates falling to their lowest level in 2 years

House prices may be as high as ever in many parts of the country, but Canadian homebuyers are being offered some of the lowest mortgage rates seen in years as lenders battle to drum up new business.
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Central Bank Crusade to Spark Inflation Isn’t Convincing Traders

Spurred by flagging global growth and renewed trade frictions, the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank both flashed new willingness this week to deliver stimulus to their respective economies if necessary. U.S. break-even rates, a proxy for inflation expectations, fell on Friday even as a big
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