Taiwan Stock Index Plunges to Record Low

The Taiwan Weighted Index experienced a historic plunge on April 7th, Monday, plummeting 2,065.87 points. This significant drop of 9.7% resulted in a final reading of 19,232.35 points, marking the largest decline in the index’s history. Trading was briefly halted due to a circuit breaker mechanism triggered by this dramatic market correction. This follows closely on the heels of a previous record for the largest single-day drop, with an 8.57% decrease observed on August 5th, 2024, when the index fell 1,854.59 points in a single session.