Taiwan Weighted (TAIEX) closes 0.22 percent higher near 50,000 points

The index reached 49,968.92 intraday as TSMC rose, but MediaTek fell 4.74 percent and caution capped gains near 50,000.

Taiwan Weighted (TAIEX) closed at 49,822.55 points on October 6, 2026, up 110.51 points or 0.22 percent, as investors trimmed gains near the 50,000-point mark. Focus Taiwan said the index moved between 49,479.69 and 49,968.92, setting a fresh closing high.

Stocks behind the move

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. gained 0.39 percent to close at NT$2,585.00, helping the index hold its advance. MediaTek fell 4.74 percent to NT$4,920.00, making it one of the session's largest drags, according to Focus Taiwan. The stock market's turnover totaled NT$975.94 billion.

Record run meets the 50,000-point mark

The index extended its record-closing streak, but dealers cited caution as it approached 50,000 points. The previous close was 49,712.04 points on October 5, when the TAIEX rose 2.55 percent, according to the Taiwan Stock Exchange. Taipei Times said the earlier rally was supported by technology shares after softer US jobs data reduced expectations of another Federal Reserve rate hike.

Trading resumes on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Market attention is also turning to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's upcoming earnings briefing, which Yuanta identified as a potential catalyst for technology shares.

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