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BHP CEO Mike Henry recently spoke about his expectations for China’s property sector in the upcoming year. Despite acknowledging the sector as a weak point for steel demand, Henry expressed optimism due to the favorable government policies being implemented. He believes that the recent measures announced by the Chinese government will support the property sector and lead to a turnaround in the near future.
China has rolled out various measures to stabilize the property sector, including scrapping the nationwide minimum mortgage interest rate and reducing the minimum down payment ratio for first-time buyers. Additionally, the central bank has allocated funds to financial institutions to lend to local state-owned enterprises for purchasing unsold apartments.
Minister of housing Ni Hong also emphasized the potential for China’s property sector to expand further as urbanization continues and demand for quality housing grows. Despite challenges with steel demand from the property sector, Henry highlighted the growth in other sectors such as infrastructure, shipping, and automobiles that contribute to steel demand in China.
BHP reported a 2% increase in annual underlying profits, attributing the growth to solid operational performance and higher commodity prices in key commodities. As a result, Australian shares of BHP saw a 1.97% increase in Tuesday trading.
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