Taiwan Stocks Plunge 579.39 Points on May 15
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- 📰 Published: May 15, 2026 at 14:48
- 🔍 Collected: May 15, 2026 at 15:02 (13 min after Published)
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: May 15, 2026 at 15:23 (20 min after Collected)
The Taiwan Stock Exchange (Taiex) ended significantly lower on Friday, May 15, 2026, dropping 579.39 points, or 1.39%, to close at 41,172.36 with a massive turnover of NT$1.314 trillion. Despite hitting an intra-day high of 42,408.66 early on, the index succumbed to selling pressure. While the paper and food sectors managed modest gains, cement and electromechanical stocks dragged down the market. In total, 783 stocks declined while only 252 advanced, indicating cautious sentiment as major tech players led the trading volume.