Wall Street brokerages have turned more cautious on Chinese stocks as persistent deflationary pressures and geopolitical tensions cloud the outlook for earnings in the world’s second-largest equity market.

Wall Street brokerages have turned more cautious on Chinese stocks as persistent deflationary pressures and geopolitical tensions cloud the outlook for earnings in the world’s second-largest equity market.

Hong Kong stocks are cheap but may miss out on the benefits of China's efforts to support its economy, analysts at Goldman Sachs said, while downgrading their recommendation on the market.

Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley downgraded their forecasts for Hong Kong and Chinese stocks, citing economic concerns and potential political impacts. While bullish on mainland China, Goldman Sachs believes Hong Kong will see limited growth and recommends mainland investments due to lower global sensitivity.