Rating agency S&P Global Ratings expected that the real estate market in China's core cities is gradually stabilizing, which may help improve consumer confidence, spreading economic benefits. This will be advantageous for large state-owned banks, most joint-stock banks and regional banks in core cities. However, S&P anticipated stabilization in China's property market, rather than a roaring recovery. It saw operational challenges for regional banks in lower-tier cities where recovery is lagging. Related NewsCICC Lists Capital Flow Forecasts for Stocks w/ Major Weighting Changes After MSCI Quarterly Review (Table)