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Taiwan Stocks Plunge Over 720 Points on Iran-US Tensions; Semiconductor Equipment Stocks Rally

Electronic Technology · Semiconductors · economic_daily · 2026-09-02

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Taiwan stocks tumbled as geopolitical tensions flared, yet semiconductor equipment stocks surged amid the opening of SEMICON Taiwan 2026.

What Happened

Geopolitical Volatility: Renewed military conflict between the US and Iran has triggered global market turbulence, causing the Taiwan stock index to plummet by over 720 points during early trading on the 2nd.

Sector Resilience: Despite the bearish sentiment, semiconductor equipment stocks emerged as a bright spot, driven by the excitement surrounding SEMICON Taiwan 2026; notably, Solteam and MPI hit the daily limit.

Industry Spotlight: The 2026 exhibition features record-breaking participation, with industry leaders from companies like Google, Microsoft, and NVIDIA gathering to discuss the future of AI infrastructure and advanced packaging.

Long-term Outlook: SEMI forecasts record-breaking global semiconductor equipment sales for 2026, with sustained growth expected through 2028 as AI capital expenditures and advanced manufacturing continue to drive demand.

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