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Taiwan Surpasses UK as World's Seventh-Largest Stock Market

4/16/2026

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Taiwan's stock market has surpassed the United Kingdom's to become the world's seventh-largest, with about $4.14 trillion versus $4.09 trillion for the UK.
The rebound is driven by technology stocks, led by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).
The Taiwan Capitalization Weighted Stock Index (TAIEX) has jumped 16% this month after eight straight trading days of gains.
The FTSE 100 has risen under 4% amid inflation and rate concerns.

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Taiwan's stock market has surpassed the United Kingdom's to become the world's seventh-largest, with about $4.14 trillion versus $4.09 trillion for the UK.
The rebound is driven by technology stocks, led by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).
The Taiwan Capitalization Weighted Stock Index (TAIEX) has jumped 16% this month after eight straight trading days of gains.
The FTSE 100 has risen under 4% amid inflation and rate concerns.