What Do Q3 Earnings of Two Of The Largest Chinese Financial Firms Tell Us About China's Economy Right Now?
Portfolio Pulse from Daniel Harrison
China Construction Bank (OTC:CICHY) and China Life Insurance (OTC:CILJF) released their Q3 earnings, providing insight into China's economy. CICHY reported a net profit of $12 billion, a 3% improvement YoY, beating analysts' expectations. However, its non-performing loans to assets ratio remained flat at 1.37%. CILJF reported a net profit of 16.2 billion RMB, a 48% reduction in earnings-per-share YoY. The company attributed the decline to a flagging stock market. Both companies' earnings indicate robust underlying conditions for China's economy but also highlight the need for stimulation to achieve market growth.

October 26, 2023 | 3:33 pm
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China Life Insurance reported a significant reduction in Q3 earnings, attributing the decline to a flagging stock market.
China Life Insurance's significant reduction in earnings indicates financial challenges, which could negatively impact its stock price in the short term.
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China Construction Bank reported better than expected Q3 earnings, indicating robust financials despite economic challenges in China.
China Construction Bank's better than expected earnings indicate strong financial performance, which could positively impact its stock price in the short term.
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