Hong Kong Rates Reach 2008 High After $6.5 Billion Intervention - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-04-19/hong-kong-s-6-5-billion-intervention-mops-up-30-percent-of-cash
The U.K. Markit services Purchasing Managers Index came in at 51,7, the lowest level since July 2016. An expected interest rate hike from the BOE next month is unlikely to be derailed by the disappointing data. https://www.markiteconomics.com/Survey/PressRelease.mvc/596985385de34bc39f134d0801a1073e