Published: August 10, 2025
The Taipei stock market saw a roller-coaster week, starting with the jolt of a 20% reciprocal tariff announcement, followed by a surprise boost from semiconductor-related tariff developments. Despite the initial turbulence, the weighted stock index surged past the 24,000-point threshold, coming close to its record high.
By the week’s end, the index gained 586 points, or 2.5%, closing at 24,021. Investor enthusiasm pushed the five-day average trading volume up to NT$393.5 billion.
While market sentiment appears upbeat, some analysts caution against excessive optimism over the current scope of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. They warn that two pressing factors could significantly impact Taiwan’s stock market in the near future and merit closer scrutiny.
