US-Iran Ceasefire Adds Variables, Taiwan Stocks Fluctuate Near Opening
Taiwan stocks fluctuated near the opening as the US-Iran ceasefire news introduced variables, with analysts noting AI demand as a long-term moat for Taiwan's market, though geopolitical risks require vigilance.
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- 📰 Published: April 9, 2026 at 10:14
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As of 9:05 AM, the Taiwan Stock Exchange Weighted Index rose slightly by 34.94 points to 34796.32 points. The Taiwan Technology Exchange Index, representing small and mid-cap stocks, also opened slightly higher.
Major heavyweight stocks showed mixed performance: TSMC fell by NT$15 to NT$1935; Delta Electronics rose by NT$25 to NT$1690; and Foxconn fell by NT$1.5 to NT$200.
Analysts believe that the technical aspect of Taiwan's stock market is strengthening, and the strong demand for AI is becoming a structural moat for Taiwan's exports and profits, maintaining the long-term bullish trend. However, analysts also cautioned that with changing war situations, short-term risks from geopolitical factors may still impact market sentiment. (Editor: Lin Jia-xian) 1150409
Major heavyweight stocks showed mixed performance: TSMC fell by NT$15 to NT$1935; Delta Electronics rose by NT$25 to NT$1690; and Foxconn fell by NT$1.5 to NT$200.
Analysts believe that the technical aspect of Taiwan's stock market is strengthening, and the strong demand for AI is becoming a structural moat for Taiwan's exports and profits, maintaining the long-term bullish trend. However, analysts also cautioned that with changing war situations, short-term risks from geopolitical factors may still impact market sentiment. (Editor: Lin Jia-xian) 1150409