To some investors, that signals a shift from the central bank’s neutral stance, and the possibility of a move sooner.

Unlike after SARS, this time Hong Kong has a shortage of supply, flush liquidity and historically low interest rates, Chan said.

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The importance of REITs has also shown up in their Straits Times Index weighting, which has doubled over the last five years.

Bets on rate cuts accelerated on Monday, with Fed pricing alone moving about 10 basis points amid a global rush to safety 

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