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In a session marked by broad selling pressure, the Taiwan Weighted index closed 3.64% lower on June 30, 2026, marking one of the steepest daily drops this year. The decline comes amid heightened uncertainty in Asian markets, raising questions about the sustainability of the positive momentum seen in Taiwanese equities in recent months.
Reports did not cite a specific catalyst for the sharp decline, but it coincided with a sell-off across most regional markets over the past week, according to market data. Other key indices in the region also fell, while US stock futures slipped, reflecting a broader risk-off sentiment. Markets are now awaiting more global economic data, particularly from China and the US, to assess growth and inflation trends.
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