Sinopec Flags Chemicals Spending Cut as Profit Pressure Mounts

Sinopec warned it may cut capital expenditure by up to 20% this year after reporting a steeper-than-expected decline in profit for last year. Management set a flexible budget target, signaling reduced investment that could pressure near-term cash flow, growth prospects and sector sentiment.

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Sinopec warned it may cut capital expenditure by up to 20% this year after reporting a steeper-than-expected decline in profit for last year. Management set a flexible budget target, signaling reduced investment that could pressure near-term cash flow, growth prospects and sector sentiment.