Chinese Traders Less Concerned About Lunar New Year Cash Crunch Due to Ample Funding

Chinese traders less worried about cash squeeze around Lunar New Year holiday due to ample bank funding
Central bank to inject $139 billion into system on Monday to support economy and reduce holiday cash crunch
Funding gap over holiday estimated at $21 billion, smaller than past years and unlikely to spur rate hikes
Chinese expected to give less cash gifts this year amid economic gloom and stock market losses
Policymakers aim to keep conditions loose to support credit, but wary of fueling financial risks