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Taiwan Stocks Slip Below 42K Mark as New Taiwan Dollar Weakens Past 32.9
economic_daily · 2026-11-05
Taiwanese equities faced heavy selling pressure today, falling over 1,000 points, while the New Taiwan Dollar depreciated past the 32.9 level against the USD.
What Happened
Equity Market Slide: Taiwan stocks opened lower and continued to decline throughout the session, falling over 1,000 points and dropping below the 42,000-point threshold amid heavy margin-call pressure.
Currency Depreciation: The New Taiwan Dollar weakened significantly against the greenback, breaching the 32.9 level within the first hour of trading as local equity sell-offs intensified.
Global Context: International political developments and US economic data, including better-than-expected private sector employment figures, continue to influence investor sentiment and capital flows.
Yields and Inflation: Falling US Treasury yields and declining oil prices have tempered expectations for inflation and fiscal expansion, contributing to a broader shift in the US Dollar index.