As financial firms weaken, stocks lose steam

Prospects of reforms over the next five years limit losses even as 'new economy' shares rally on link hopes

Share prices dipped on Tuesday after financial firms weakened and failed to drive gains in the broad market, but losses were limited on prospects of economic and financial reforms.

The CSI300 index of the largest listed companies in Shanghai and Shenzhen fell 0.2 percent, to 3,833.24 points at the close, while the Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.1 percent, to 3,640.49 points.