May Taiwan Stock Index Futures Fall 549 Points
The Taipei stock market closed down 716.26 points at 40175.56 points today, while the May Taiwan stock index futures also dropped 549 points to close at 40248 points.
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- 📰 Published: May 19, 2026 at 14:55
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Taipei, May 19 (CNA) The Taipei stock market closed down 716.26 points today, settling at 40175.56 points. The May Taiwan stock index futures closed at 40248 points, a decrease of 549 points, showing a positive spread of 72.44 points compared to the spot market. The Taiwan Futures Exchange set the opening reference prices for the nearest two-month index futures contracts: May futures at 40797 points and June futures at 40963 points. The Taiwan stock market's closing price today was 40175.56 points, with a total transaction value of NT$1,088.073 billion. The May Taiwan stock index futures closed at 40248 points, down 549 points, with 61,061 contracts traded; the June futures closed at 40383 points, down 580 points, with 20,674 contracts traded. Actual closing prices are subject to the announcement by the Futures Exchange.
FAQ
What was the closing point of the Taipei stock market today?
The Taipei stock market closed at 40175.56 points.
How many points did the Taipei stock market fall today?
The Taipei stock market fell by 716.26 points.
What was the closing price for the May Taiwan stock index futures?
The May Taiwan stock index futures closed at 40248 points.
How many points did the May Taiwan stock index futures fall?
The May Taiwan stock index futures fell by 549 points.
What was the total transaction amount for the Taipei stock market today?
The total transaction amount was NT$1,088.073 billion.