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Taiwan Stocks Rise 284 Points Ahead of US CPI and TSMC Earnings Call

Electronic Technology · Semiconductors · economic_daily · 2026-10-14

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Taiwan stocks closed higher at 48,625.83 points as investors await key US inflation data and TSMC's upcoming earnings briefing amidst market volatility.

What Happened

Market Performance: The Taiwan Stock Exchange index rose by 284.52 points, or 0.59%, to close at 48,625.83 points with a trading volume of 928.6 billion TWD. TSMC shares remained flat as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of critical US CPI data and the company's upcoming earnings call.

Macroeconomic Headwinds: Analysts at Capital Investment Consulting noted that geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to pressure oil prices, creating broader economic uncertainty. While a new US 337 investigation into Google's TPU technology has emerged, experts believe the immediate impact on the local market will be limited, with long-term earnings growth projections remaining robust.

Investment Strategy: Allianz Global Investors managers emphasized that while AI infrastructure and semiconductor supply chains remain the primary growth engines, valuations have become stretched. They advocate for active management and diversified portfolios to navigate the increasing divergence in sector and stock performance expected in the coming months.

Portfolio Focus: Current strategies prioritize financial stocks for stability while maintaining heavy exposure to AI-related sectors, including advanced packaging, memory, IC design, and thermal management. The focus remains on companies with high visibility in revenue and EPS growth, as the market shifts its attention back to fundamental corporate earnings.

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