Taiwan's TAIEX Index Surpasses 36,000 Points to Set New Record; TSMC Stock Rises by NT$25

Following gains in U.S. markets on April 13, Taiwan's stock market index (TAIEX) experienced a significant rally on April 14, 2026. The main index climbed more than 600 points, breaking the 36,000-point level to set a new record. This was preceded by the futures index closing at 36,027 points in the after-hours session. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) stock rose to NT$2015, an increase of NT$25, elevating its market capitalization to NT$52.25 trillion. Other major stocks including Delta Electronics, Hon Hai Precision Industry, MediaTek, and ASE Technology Holding also advanced. The electronics sector index gained over 2%, with similar gains in traditional sectors such as plastics, electrical machinery, and glass.