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Taiwan Stocks Experience High Volatility, Closing Down 358 Points on Massive Volume
economic_daily · 2026-11-04
The Taiwan stock market saw a massive intraday swing of over 1,800 points, ending the session down 358.63 points as trading volume surged to 1.11 trillion TWD.
What Happened
Market Volatility: The Taiwan stock market experienced extreme volatility today, with an intraday range of 1,885.72 points. The index dipped as low as 41,855.82 before finding support, eventually closing at 42,948.91, down 358.63 points on a massive trading volume of 1.11 trillion TWD.
Weighty Stocks: TSMC saw significant price swings, dropping to 2235 TWD before recovering to close at 2260 TWD. While major tech stocks like MediaTek and ASE Technology managed to turn positive during the session, the overall electronics sector index still fell by 1%.
Sector Performance: Traditional industries faced pressure, with cement, cable, paper, and automotive stocks declining by over 1%. Conversely, the plastics and shipping sectors showed resilience, closing with gains of 1.63% and 0.16%, respectively.
Market Sentiment: Despite the index briefly breaking below the 42,000-point level, late-session buying interest helped mitigate losses. The surge in trading volume to over 1.1 trillion TWD highlights intense investor activity and high sensitivity to current market fluctuations.