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Taiwan Stocks Plunge Amid Fed Warnings, AI Gains Rise

9/27/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Taiwan's stock market fell 172.88 points to 26,023.85 after US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell flagged high equity valuations.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) fell 1.49%; Foxconn rose 3.14% and Mediatek 1.13%.
Compal Electronics surged 5.51% after securing a major AI server order from Dell.
Giant's stock fell 0.9% after a US import suspension over forced labor, cutting revenue 4-5%.

History

Historical Context

The 2008 global financial crisis severely impacted Taiwan's economy, causing the Taiwan Stock Exchange to plummet by 60%, affecting major firms like TSMC and Foxconn. Today, similar concerns arise as US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cautions about high equity valuations, leading to market fluctuations in TSMC and Compal Electronics, highlighting Taiwan's ongoing economic vulnerabilities and dependence on global trends.

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Story summary

Taiwan's stock market fell 172.88 points to 26,023.85 after US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell flagged high equity valuations.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) fell 1.49%; Foxconn rose 3.14% and Mediatek 1.13%.
Compal Electronics surged 5.51% after securing a major AI server order from Dell.
Giant's stock fell 0.9% after a US import suspension over forced labor, cutting revenue 4-5%.

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