TAIEX Holds Above 45,000, Extending Gains

The TAIEX, Taiwan’s benchmark stock index, climbed 150 points, or 0.3%, to 45,488 on Tuesday around noon, rising for the third straight session, mainly buoyed by finance, communication, consumer durables, and electronic technology stocks. The broader index hit a fresh record high, surpassing the 45,000 level for the second consecutive session, as optimism over AI demand continued to lift sentiment. A rally on Wall Street on Friday also supported sentiment, amid a resurgence in AI-related stocks. Electronic technology stocks edged up 0.1%, with TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, which accounts for more than 40% of the market's total value, rising 1.5% after being flat on Monday. Meanwhile, Hon Hai Precision Industry gained 2.0%. Financial stocks rose 1.3%, with Fubon Financial Holding and CTBC Financial Holding advancing 0.9% and 1.0%, respectively.

The TAIEX, Taiwan’s benchmark stock index, increased 605 points, or 1.4%, to close at 45,338 on Monday, extending gains from the previous session, primarily supported by electronic technology and technology services stocks. The broader index hit a new record high, surpassing the 45,000 level for the first time as optimism over AI demand continued to lift sentiment. A rally on Wall Street on Friday also fueled sentiment, supported by tech stocks amid persistent enthusiasm surrounding AI-related investments. Electronic technology stocks rose 1.2%, with MediaTek surging 5.7%, while Hon Hai Precision Industry gained 1.6%. Meanwhile, TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, which accounts for more than 40% of the market's total value, was unchanged after rising 2.6% on Friday. Technology services stocks climbed 2.1%, with Wiwynn Corp. advancing 2.6%. On the data front, Taiwan's manufacturing sector grew at the fastest pace since August 2021 in May 2026, supported by stronger demand.

The TAIEX, Taiwan’s benchmark stock index, rose 828 points, or 1.9%, to 45,561 in Monday morning trade, extending gains from the previous session, primarily supported by electronic technology and technology services stocks. The broader index hit a new record high, surpassing the 45,000 level for the first time as optimism over AI demand continued to lift sentiment. A rally on Wall Street on Friday also fueled sentiment, supported by technology stocks amid persistent enthusiasm surrounding AI-related investments. Electronic technology stocks climbed 2.0%, while technology services stocks rose 2.9%. TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, which accounts for more than 40% of the market's total value, advanced 0.4%, while Delta Electronics also gained 0.4%. Meanwhile, Hon Hai Precision Industry and MediaTek surged 4.5% and 7.7%, respectively. On the data front, Taiwan's manufacturing sector grew at the fastest pace since August 2021 in May 2026, supported by stronger demand.