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Markets largely expect the Bank of Canada to lift its policy rate by 25bp to 2.5% on Wednesday. Economists say the move aims to preempt potential spillovers from rising energy costs, notably gasoline and diesel; if implemented it would be the BOC's first rate hike since mid‑2023 and its first policy change in about a year. A 25bp increase would likely push up bank lending and mortgage rates and weigh on growth. Money markets price roughly a 77% chance of a 25bp hike. The BOC will announce its decision at 21:45 Beijing time.

At the open on Oct. 29, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index (HSI) fell 6.69 points, or 0.03%, to 23,088.14. The Hang Seng Tech Index opened down 19.12 points, or 0.5%, at 3,834.6. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) opened up 6.18 points, or 0.08%, at 7,797.81. The Hang Seng Red Chip Index opened up 1.68 points, or 0.04%, at 3,870.26.