Effective Exchange Rate Index
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    The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on last Saturday, December 2, 2006 is 94.1 (same as last Friday's index).

     The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Monday, December 4, 2006 is 94 (down 0.1 against last Saturday's index).

Ends/Monday, December 4, 2006
Issued at HKT 15:59

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