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TSMC Drives Market as Financial Index Hits Record High; Taiwan Stock Index Rises 412 Points to Close at 45,809

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Published Jun 16, 2026 2:51 PM ・ Updated Jun 19, 2026 12:46 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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Following the Bank of Japan's 25-basis-point rate hike while maintaining its accommodative monetary policy, Japanese stocks surged to new highs in afternoon trading.
South Korea's market also rose, and Taiwan's stock market opened higher and remained volatile.
TSMC, MediaTek, and Delta Electronics gained strongly, with the financial index hitting a record high and memory stocks climbing.

Following the Bank of Japan's 25-basis-point rate hike while maintaining its accommodative monetary policy, Japanese stocks surged to new highs in afternoon trading. South Korea's market also rose, and Taiwan's stock market opened higher and remained volatile. TSMC, MediaTek, and Delta Electronics gained strongly, with the financial index hitting a record high and memory stocks climbing.

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Published: Jun 16, 2026

(Central News Agency reporter Chung Jung-feng, Taipei, June 16) The Bank of Japan raised interest rates by 1 basis point (1 basis point = 0.25 percentage points) while continuing its accommodative monetary policy, sending Japanese stocks to new highs in afternoon trading. South Korea's stock market also rose strongly. Taiwan's stock market opened higher and traded with volatility. TSMC, MediaTek, and Delta Electronics surged, the financial index hit a new historical high, memory-related stocks rose, and TSMC drove gains in the final trading session.

The weighted index closed at 45,809.19 points, up 412.2 points (a 0.91% increase), surpassing all moving averages, with trading volume of approximately NT$1.19779 trillion. TSMC, the leading foundry company, closed at NT$2,400, up NT$25 (1.05%). (Editor: Chang Chun-mao) 1150616

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FAQ

Why did the financial index hit a new high?

Major banks and insurers rose on strong foreign and institutional buying.

What drove TSMC's stock up?

Positive outlook in semiconductor demand and sustained AI-related growth.

What does today's trading volume indicate?

NT$1.2 trillion volume shows strong market participation and liquidity.

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