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Taiwan Stocks Slip Below 47,000 as Foreign Investors Offload NT$50 Billion
Electronic Technology · Electronic Components · cnyes · 2026-09-10
The Taiex fell 242 points to close at 46,940 amid geopolitical tensions, with passive component stocks bucking the trend as foreign investors sold heavily.
What Happened
Market Correction: The Taiwan Stock Exchange experienced a volatile session, closing down 242.87 points at 46,940.49. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and fluctuating oil prices dampened investor sentiment, causing the index to break below the 47,000-point threshold.
Foreign Institutional Selling: Foreign investors were net sellers of over NT$50 billion in the broader market, with total institutional selling reaching approximately NT$615 billion. This heavy selling pressure weighed on major weighted stocks, including TSMC and Delta Electronics.
Sector Performance: Passive component manufacturers stood out as a bright spot, driven by recovering demand for AI servers and automotive electronics. Meanwhile, the professional foundry sector showed resilience, supported by strong demand for advanced packaging technologies.
Weakening Segments: The foldable phone supply chain faced downward pressure as inventory restocking slowed, leading to significant declines for companies like Fositek and Shin Zu Shing. Additionally, panel equipment and flexible PCB material suppliers saw corrections due to cautious capital expenditure outlooks.