Thu, Aug 30, 2001 - Page 1 News List

Tax cuts unlikely to help, analysts claim

STIMULUS MEASUREThough the Cabinet says lowering taxes on property transactions would help the real estate market, analysts said the effects would be very short-lived

By Kevin Chen and Joyce Huang  /  STAFF REPORTERS

In response to the Cabinet's announcement yesterday, insurance, banking and construction shares rose on the Taiwan Stock Exchange, helping the TAIEX to rise 3.2 percent to reach 4,508.69.

Investors anticipate the tax cut would allow banks to sell their foreclosed collateral at a cheaper price, thereby getting rid of non-performing loans faster.

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