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Taiwan Semiconductor Earnings Propel Asian Markets to New Highs

1/16/2026

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On January 16, 2026, strong Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. earnings lifted Asian shares to an all-time high.
Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.5%.
European stock futures indicated losses.
The United States and Taiwan agreed to a trade pact lowering tariffs and boosting semiconductor financing, with Japan's central bank monitoring the yen's inflation impact and considering intervention.

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Story summary

On January 16, 2026, strong Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. earnings lifted Asian shares to an all-time high.
Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.5%.
European stock futures indicated losses.
The United States and Taiwan agreed to a trade pact lowering tariffs and boosting semiconductor financing, with Japan's central bank monitoring the yen's inflation impact and considering intervention.