May Electronics Futures Up, Finance Futures Down

(CNA Reporter, Taipei, 21st) The Taipei stock market rose by 646.31 points today, closing at 37,605.11 points. The May electronics futures closed at 2,420.6 points, up 66.45 points, with a positive premium (contango) of 32.29 points against the spot market; the May finance futures closed at 2,501.8 points, down 5.6 points, with a positive premium of 14.9 points.

The May electronics futures closed at 2,420.6 points, an increase of 66.45 points, with a trading volume of 303 contracts.

The spot electronics index closed at 2,388.31 points, up 49.79 points; compared to the spot market, the May electronics futures showed a positive premium of 32.29 points.

The May finance futures closed at 2,501.8 points, down 5.6 points, with a trading volume of 255 contracts.

The spot finance index closed at 2,486.9 points, down 6.54 points; compared to the spot market, the May finance futures showed a positive premium of 14.9 points. Actual closing prices are subject to announcements by the Taiwan Futures Exchange. 1150421