The four major US stock indices exhibited mixed performances, leading to a cautious market sentiment that may result in downward pressure on Taiwan's stock market at today's opening. The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday as expected; however, Chairman Powell's hawkish remarks regarding Trump's tariff policies and their impact on inflation shifted market expectations to a more conservative outlook.

As a result of US stock movements, the Taiwan index futures fell by 78 points during overnight trading, and today's market opening is anticipated to face significant pressure. The ongoing uncertainty in the market suggests that investors will remain cautious, especially in semiconductor and technology stocks, which may experience selling pressure. Analysts noted that despite a surge in short positions, there needs to be close monitoring of fundamentally strong stocks.

Investors are advised to focus on companies with solid fundamentals, maintain control over their stock positions, and implement stop-loss and take-profit strategies to navigate the fluctuations.