Taiwan Weighted (TAIEX) closes 0.22 percent higher near 50,000 points
Published on 10/06/2026 at 16:23 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Taiwan Weighted (TAIEX) closed at 49,822.55 points on October 6, 2026, a record closing level and a gain of 110.51 points, or 0.22 percent, from Monday's close. The index approached 50,000 points before profit-taking capped the advance, Focus Taiwan reported.
Course of the session
The TAIEX opened at 49,736.37 points and moved between 49,479.69 and 49,968.92 points. Turnover totaled NT$975.94 billion. The index came within 31.08 points of the 50,000-point mark before retreating, according to Focus Taiwan.
TSMC supports the index as MediaTek drops
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. rose 0.39 percent to NT$2,585.00 after reaching an intraday record. Its advance helped the broader index set a new closing high. ASE Technology Holding gained 0.27 percent, while MediaTek fell 4.74 percent to NT$4,920.00, Focus Taiwan reported.
The market's approach to 50,000 points prompted selling to lock in gains, according to analyst Kerry Huang of Concord Securities. The session followed Monday's technology-led rally, which was supported by weaker-than-expected US payroll data and lower expectations for an immediate Federal Reserve rate hike. Taipei Times said investors were turning their attention to September sales and third-quarter earnings.
What is ahead
TSMC's investor conference on October 15 is the next major scheduled catalyst for the semiconductor-heavy index. The company is expected to provide an update on its business and the broader semiconductor outlook, according to Barchart.
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