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China to inject $54 billion into banks and insurers

The move aims to bolster financial institutions' capital, though bank and insurer shares still declined, according to analysts.

China will provide $54 billion to banks and insurers, the latest step to strengthen the financial sector's capacity.

CNBC Finance reports that officials are tying the funding to a larger capital cushion, and analysts say the institutions may also be asked to do more to mobilize resources in capital markets.

Despite the support, stocks for banks and insurers fell following the announcement, underscoring market caution around how quickly the capital will translate into improved performance.

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