Taiwan Stocks See Second-Largest Intraday Gain; Union Securities Reports System Glitch
As Taiwan's stock market posted its second-largest intraday gain in history, Union Securities experienced a system anomaly, forcing investors to use alternative order methods.
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- 📰 Published: June 12, 2026 at 12:24
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(Central News Agency, reporter Tseng Jen-kai, Taipei, June 12) Following U.S. President Trump's announcement of canceling plans to strike Iran, U.S. stocks rallied on Thursday. Taiwan's stock market surged as much as 1,649 points in early trading on Friday, marking the second-largest intraday gain in history. Amid this surge, a securities firm reported a system anomaly. The Taiwan Stock Exchange announced that Union Securities discovered a system anomaly at 8:30 a.m. today. The company is undergoing emergency repairs and has advised investors to use alternative order methods. Taiwan's stock market has been hitting new highs and seeing record trading volumes this year, with increased volatility recently posing a major challenge to securities firms' information systems. On Monday (June 9), the market plunged nearly 2,700 points at the open, causing multiple securities firms to experience issues with their order systems or apps, including login difficulties, system congestion, and price quote delays. (Editor: Chang Chun-mao) 1150612
FAQ
When did Union Securities' system glitch occur?
It was discovered at 8:30 a.m. on June 12, 2025, and is under emergency repair.
What caused the system glitch?
The article does not specify the cause.
How much did the Taiwan stock market rise on that day?
It surged 1,649 points at one point, the second-largest intraday gain in history.
Were there other securities firms with system issues?
Yes, multiple firms experienced issues during the sharp drop on Monday, June 9.
What should investors do?
Union Securities advises investors to use alternative order methods, such as by phone.