Hong Kong exporters' mood lifted by brighter world outlook

Hong Kong exporters' confidence rebounded the most in a year this quarter, although it remained slightly below the threshold that indicates expansion.

Their optimism was fuelled by improved exports, although jewellery exporters remained gloomy in light of a clampdown on the lavish lifestyle of mainland bureaucrats.

Local manufacturers and service providers' confidence jumped to a 21-month high of 49.5 from 31.6 in November, a survey of 510 exporters last month by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council shows.

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