U.S.-Iran Agreement Reached, Taiwan Stock Market Surges 1,227.95 Points to Close at 45,396.99

(Central News Agency reporter Chang Chien-chung, Taipei, June 15) U.S. President Donald Trump announced the completion of a peace agreement with Iran. In response, stock markets in Japan and South Korea rose strongly, and Taiwan's stock market followed suit with a significant gain. Today, the Taiwan stock index surged 1,227.95 points to close at 45,396.99, with a total trading value of NT$1.063992 trillion.

TSMC rose NT$65 to close at NT$2,375, pushing its market capitalization to NT$61.58 trillion, contributing approximately 516 points to the overall index. Other major electronics stocks, including MediaTek, Hon Hai (Foxconn), Global Unichip, TPK Holding, and United Microelectronics, also advanced, driving the electronics sub-index up by 2.97%.

Most traditional industry stocks closed higher. The plastics sector surged 7.1%, the glass index rose 4.94%, and the cable index climbed 3.98%. In contrast, food and rubber sector indices declined, showing relative weakness. The financial sector index performed well, rising 2.76%. (Editor: Lin Chia-hsien) 1150615

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