Stocks surge after ceasefire optimismGEOPOLITICAL RELIEF: Technology stocks were the biggest winners from the surge, with Delta Electronics Inc hitting the 10 percent daily limit with a new trading recordBy Crystal Hsu / Staff reporterTaiwanese stocks surged sharply yesterday after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that injected a burst of optimism into markets. The turnover on the local main board increased to NT$856.26 billion (US$26.94 billion) from NT$584.69 billion on Tuesday, reflecting broad participation from investors. The ceasefire hinges on Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic chokepoint for global oil shipments. Analysts said the surge reflects a combination of geopolitical relief and renewed investor confidence in Taiwan’s technology-heavy market. “The easing of geopolitical risks prompted investors to rejoin equities after a period of volatility, with technology stocks benefiting from a revived global risk appetite,” Huang said.

Source: Taipei Times April 08, 2026 17:13 UTC