Hong Kong stocks opened higher: Hang Seng up 0.7%, Hang Seng Tech Index up 1.02%. MiniMax (00100.HK) and Li Auto (02015.HK) gained over 4%; Leapmotor (09863.HK) and Zhipu (02513.HK) rose more than 2%.

BNP Paribas Markets 360 expects the Fed to hold rates, while not ruling out a surprise hike. Its baseline is one hike in December, but it sees a substantial risk the FOMC will harden inflation wording in the statement, effectively putting a September rate move back on the table. Wording on price stability will be the focal point; the statement is likely to indicate a readiness to act if needed. BNP Paribas warns absence of such language would not preclude a September hike, nor would inclusion guarantee one. At the press conference, the Fed speaker is expected to follow June’s pattern — brief opening remarks, concise answers and very limited forward guidance — and, if the statement is largely unchanged from June, opening remarks should mirror his congressional testimony on inflation, labour-market data, the outlook and the commitment to restore price stability.

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