The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) sold a total of HK$9.347 billion ($1.21 billion) worth of Hong Kong dollars
The de facto central bank sold HK$1.426 billion ($184 million) and HK$3.658 billion ($472 million) during New York trading hours after selling HK$4.263 billion ($550 million) during Asia trading, according to data released by the HKMA.
The aggregate balance - the key gauge of cash in the banking system - will increase to HK$113.817 billion ($14.69 billion) on June 10, an HKMA spokesman said early on Tuesday.
The Hong Kong dollar
(Reporting by Noah Sin and Twinnie Siu; Editing by Kevin Liffey and Kim Coghill)