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Taiwan Stocks Slide as TSMC Breaks Below Monthly Moving Average Amid Tech Sell-off

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

Taiwan stocks tumbled as the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index dropped, with TSMC falling below its monthly support level amid broader market profit-taking.

What Happened

Market Performance: Taiwan stocks opened lower and extended losses on the 2nd, tracking a 2.1% decline in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, which pushed the index below its five-day moving average.

Key Stock Impact: TSMC served as the primary drag on the index, with shares falling to 2,390 TWD and breaking through the critical monthly support level, contributing to a 400-point drop in the broader market.

Sector Rotation: Despite the overall weakness, specific sectors including silicon photonics, optics, AI testing, and robotics showed resilience, highlighting active capital rotation between growth leaders and laggards.

Analyst Outlook: Analysts warn that the market is entering a heavy resistance zone, suggesting that profit-taking pressure may persist and advising investors to focus on short-term strategies targeting companies with strong second-half growth.

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