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Taiwan Stock Market Opens Higher, Surges Over 580 Points to Break 46,400; Electronics and Traditional Stocks Rally

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Published Jun 18, 2026 10:29 AM ・ Updated Jun 19, 2026 5:52 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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Despite declines in U.S.
major indices, Taiwan's stock market opened sharply higher, breaking the 46,400-point mark, driven by gains in heavyweight TSMC.
Electronics, financial, and traditional industry stocks all rose across the board.

Despite declines in U.S. major indices, Taiwan's stock market opened sharply higher, breaking the 46,400-point mark, driven by gains in heavyweight TSMC. Electronics, financial, and traditional industry stocks all rose across the board.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606180035.aspx Distributor: CNA (Central News Agency)
Published: Jun 18, 2026

By Central News Agency reporter Wu Chia-Hao, Taipei, June 18

U.S. major indices closed lower, but Taiwan's stock market opened higher today, surpassing the 46,400-point threshold, led by gains in heavyweight TSMC. The index hit a morning high of 46,463 points, rising over 580 points. Electronics, finance, and traditional industry stocks all advanced.

TSMC, known as the 'market king,' reached a morning high of NT$2,410, up NT$25 (1.05%). Hon Hai briefly dropped to NT$269, down over 1%. Nanya Electronic Materials, benefiting from improved core operations, surged to the daily trading limit at NT$139 in morning trading. (Editor: Chang Chun-Mao) 1150618

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FAQ

What drove Taiwan's stock market rise today?

Gains in TSMC led the rally. Despite U.S. market declines, strong domestic momentum attracted capital.

Why did Nanya Electronic Materials hit the trading limit?

Improved core business performance boosted investor confidence amid rising semiconductor demand.

What does breaking 46,400 points mean for Taiwan stocks?

It signals restored market confidence, improved investor sentiment, and sustained capital inflows.

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