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Wayne Duggan

What Historic UK Tax Cuts Mean For The Markets: 'Material Increase In Risks'

The iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (NYSE:EWU) plummeted 5.3% on Friday after investors were not impressed by an aggressive series of tax cuts unveiled by the new U.K. government.

What Happened? On Friday, new U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss announced a bold new stimulus program that includes tax cuts and investment incentives. The U.K. government is planning to cancel a planned corporate tax rate hike, reverse a recent increase in the income tax and cut taxes for certain businesses in designated investment zones.

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