Taiwan's weighted index closed up 1.36%, at 25192.59

Taiwan's weighted index closed up 1.36%, at 25192.59

The Taiwan stock market continued its upward trajectory on September 9, 2025, with the Taiwan Capitalization Weighted Stock Index (TAIEX) closing up 1.36% at 25,192.59. This performance follows a series of positive sessions, with the index gaining more than 830 points or 3.3% over the past five days .

The rally was driven by strong gains from various sectors, including financial shares, technology stocks, and plastics companies. Mega Financial and First Financial both experienced significant increases, with Mega Financial strengthening by 1.35% and First Financial climbing 1.19%. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) also contributed to the index's rise, rallying 1.69%. Meanwhile, technology giant MediaTek surged 5.59%, and Delta Electronics skyrocketed 7.99% .

The positive performance of Taiwan's stock market can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, the global forecast for Asian markets suggests mild upside due to growing optimism about the outlook for interest rates. The European markets were mixed, and the U.S. bourses were up, leading to a split in the Asian markets . Secondly, the lead from Wall Street was positive, with major averages finishing at record closing highs. The Dow climbed 196.39 points or 0.43%, the NASDAQ improved 80.79 points or 0.37%, and the S&P 500 gained 17.46 points or 0.27% .

The anticipation of a Fed rate cut, fueled by recent weaker-than-expected jobs data, has also boosted investor confidence in Taiwan's stock market. The Labor Department's reports on producer price inflation and consumer price inflation are expected to influence how aggressively the central bank lowers rates .

Moreover, the performance of individual stocks, such as BeiGene (ONC.US), has significantly contributed to the index's rise. BeiGene's stock price surged over 9% to close at $334.20, driven by strong financial results for the first half of 2025. The company's total revenue reached 17.518 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 46.03%. Historical backtesting shows that when BeiGene beats earnings expectations, it has historically delivered strong short-term returns .

Additionally, Taiwan's stock market has benefited from broader market sentiment and sector momentum. The Taiwan Capitalization Weighted Stock Index (TAIEX) gained 307.8 points to finish at 24,855.18, after touching an all-time intraday high of 24,880.07. Turnover expanded to NT$493 billion (US$16.2 billion), with TSMC matching its all-time peak and Delta Electronics reporting record August revenue .

In conclusion, the Taiwan stock market's performance reflects a combination of global market sentiment, anticipation of Fed rate cuts, and strong performance from individual stocks and sectors. As investors continue to monitor inflation data and anticipate potential rate cuts, the market's momentum is expected to remain positive.

References:

https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/additional-support-anticipated-taiwan-stock-market
https://www.ainvest.com/news/taiwan-taiex-index-rises-0-5-24-610-85-open-2509/
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/6197322