马先生所预期的通缩丝毫没有减退迹象，这多得数个因素，包括联系汇率、大陆相对的低成本和港府的减免措施。

The deflation Mr Ma predicted has shown no signs of abating, thanks to a number of factors that include the currency peg, cheaper costs on the mainland and government relief measures.

在联系汇率制度结束的时间如此不确定的情况下，除买进到期时可能一钱不值的期权外，是否还有其他可以获利的办法？

With the timing of a change to the peg so uncertain, are there ways to wait for a payday other than buying options that may expire worthless?

美元兑港币的联系汇率保持在7.8港元，这迫使香港金融管理局（Hong Kong Monetary Authority）目前追随美国保持低利率，鼓励了投机资金流入房地产市场和股市。

The peg is maintained at HK$7.8 to US$1 and forces the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to track currently low US interest rates, encouraging speculative flows into the property and stock markets.