Taiwan Weighted (TAIEX) closes down as tech stocks slide 1.4 percent
Published on 10/29/2026 at 13:00 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSMixed technology results pressure Asia
- Taiwan Weighted (TAIEX) closed at 46,368 points on October 29, 2026, down 667 points or 1.4 percent.
- Turnover reached TWD 789.15 billion as technology shares led the decline.
- Uniflex Technology rose 10.0 percent, while Tex Year Industries fell 10.0 percent.
- Taiwan's next session starts October 30, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Taipei time.
Taiwan Weighted (TAIEX) closed on October 29, 2026, down 667 points or 1.4 percent at 46,368 points, as WTOP linked weaker Asian technology markets to mixed results from major U.S. technology companies.
Turnover reached TWD 789.15 billion, according to Focus Taiwan. The session followed a 939-point gain on October 28, when strong technology buying had lifted the index above 47,000 points.
Why did Taiwan Weighted (TAIEX) fall?
Alphabet shares fell 10 percent after hours after revenue disappointed, while Microsoft gained nearly 3 percent after better-than-expected results, WTOP reported. The mixed technology signals challenged the strong artificial-intelligence trade that had driven Taiwan's previous advance.
Regional technology markets also weakened. The AFP said Taipei-listed Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing retreated as technology stocks diverged across Asia.
Winners and losers in Taiwan Weighted (TAIEX)
Winners and losers at the October 29 close according to Investing.com:
- Uniflex Technology up 10.0 percent
- Faraday Technology up 10.0 percent
- SciVision Biotech up 9.9 percent
- Tex Year Industries down 10.0 percent
- HannStar Board down 9.9 percent
- Genius Electronic Optical down 9.8 percent
Course and trading activity
The index opened at 47,015 points on October 29, according to Focus Taiwan. It finished 667 points below the previous close after the prior session's strong technology-led rally.
The Taiwan Stock Exchange recorded turnover of TWD 789.15 billion. The close at 46,368 points left the benchmark below the previous day's 47,036-point finish.
What comes next for Taiwan Weighted (TAIEX)
The next Taiwan session starts on October 30, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Taipei time, based on the Taiwan Stock Exchange trading schedule.
Taiwan Weighted (TAIEX) price data for October 29, 2026
Taiwan Weighted (TAIEX) closed at 46,368 points on October 29, 2026, down 667 points or 1.4 percent from the previous close, Focus Taiwan reported. The index opened at 47,015 points.
Taiwan Weighted (TAIEX) by the numbers on October 29, 2026
- Index: Taiwan Weighted (TAIEX)
- Home exchange: Taiwan Stock Exchange, Taiwan
- Close on October 29, 2026: 46,368 points
- Change versus previous close of October 28, 2026: down 667 points (down 1.4 percent)
- Previous close: 47,036 points
- Open: 47,015 points
- Top gainer: Uniflex Technology up 10.0 percent
- Top loser: Tex Year Industries down 10.0 percent
- Next scheduled event: October 30, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Taipei time: next trading session opens
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