HONG KONG: Beijing’s surprise decision to increase bank reserve requirements could signal an end to easy and cheap funding, putting pressure on the earnings of Chinese property and resources companies.
Analysts were divided on the impact of the moves on the profit outlook for Chinese banks, but the news damped market sentiment on the sector. Possible equity fundraising by mainland lenders could also weigh on their share prices over the short term.
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