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Taiwan Stocks Close Down 461.97 Points, Breaking Below 45,000
Electronic Technology · Semiconductors · economic_daily · 2026-08-24
The Taiwan Stock Exchange index retreated from its session high to close at 44,762.32, a 1.02% decline, as broad-based selling pressured the market.
What Happened
Market Trend: The Taiwan weighted index opened at 45,240.3 and reached an intraday high of 45,362.3 before succumbing to selling pressure. The market eventually closed at 44,762.32, marking a 1.02% decline for the session.
Sector Performance: All eight major industrial sectors finished in the red, with the plastics and chemical sector leading the decline at 2.42%. The textile and financial sectors also faced significant downward pressure, falling 1.76% and 1.35% respectively.
Stock Activity: Trading volume was concentrated in stocks such as CTBC Taiwan Yield and UMC. While some stocks like Tong Mao and Lite-On Technology saw gains, others including JPC and BizLink-KY were among the top decliners.
Market Breadth: The market breadth was notably weak, with 656 stocks closing lower compared to 326 stocks that gained. This divergence underscores the prevailing caution among market participants as the index fell below the 45,000-point level.
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