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Taiwan Stocks Surge as Analysts Eye New Record Highs Ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival
Electronic Technology · Semiconductors · economic_daily · 2026-09-21
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Taiwan's stock market climbed to its second-highest close ever, fueled by foreign buying and easing bond yields, with analysts predicting a test of record highs.
What Happened
Market Performance: The Taiwan Stock Exchange saw a significant rally yesterday, closing at 47,718 points, just shy of its all-time high. TSMC led the charge, driving the index higher as investor sentiment improved amid favorable macroeconomic conditions.
Technical Outlook: Market experts note that the index has successfully cleared the 47,500-point resistance level, signaling a strong short-term bullish trend. Analysts believe that if the momentum sustains, the market is well-positioned to challenge the historical peak of 48,218 points around the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Institutional Activity: Foreign investors and domestic institutions have been consistent net buyers, providing a solid foundation for the current rally. Despite some profit-taking by state-backed funds, the overall buying pressure remains robust, reflecting confidence in the market's trajectory.
Future Projections: With the Taiwan Index Futures already surpassing the 48,000-point mark, optimism is growing among market participants. Analysts emphasize the importance of trading volume as the index approaches its previous record, suggesting that a successful consolidation could trigger further gains.
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