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Taiwan Stocks Reverse Early Gains, Falling Over 200 Points
Electronic Technology · Semiconductors · economic_daily · 2026-09-08
Taiwanese equities opened higher but faced significant selling pressure, leading to a sharp reversal that pushed the index down by over 200 points.
What Happened
Market Performance: Taiwan stocks opened on a positive note, climbing over 120 points to reach a high of 47,449.67, but quickly reversed course as selling pressure intensified, dragging the index down by more than 200 points to a low of 47,119.27.
Heavyweight Stocks: TSMC saw early gains, touching 2,475 TWD, before retreating to hover near the flat line. MediaTek also experienced a narrowing of its early gains, reflecting the broader market's cooling sentiment.
UMC Correction: UMC, which hit the daily limit yesterday, faced a technical correction today. The stock fell more than 3% in early trading, hitting a low of 138 TWD as investors locked in profits.
Market Sentiment: Without the guidance of U.S. markets due to the Labor Day holiday, the Taiwan index struggled to maintain its momentum. The sharp intraday reversal highlights a cautious approach among investors as they navigate current market volatility.
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