Taiwan Stock Market Surges Back to 20,000 Points, Stock Exchange Chairman Lin Hsiu-Ming Expresses Confidence

Today (28th), the Taiwanese stock market staged a strong rally, surpassing the 20,000-point threshold again. During an inspection at the Legislative Yuan's Finance Committee, Stock Exchange Chairman Lin Hsiu-Ming expressed high confidence in the market's future, predicting that despite challenges from international dynamics and Trump's tariff issues, the earnings per share (EPS) could reach between 7 to 8 TWD this year.
Lin noted that the average daily trading volume of the stock market last year exceeded 400 billion TWD, leading to a record profit of 13.5 billion TWD for the stock exchange. Even with initial disruptions due to the DeepSeek incident and subsequent tariff impacts, the current data indicates that the Taiwanese market has shown remarkable resilience.
He emphasized that with the weighted index returning to 20,000 points, there remains strong market demand, and should international circumstances stabilize, the stock market is expected to rise further. Additionally, from early April to the 25th, the stock market saw a rebound of 14.27%, outperforming several international markets.
Lin highlighted the significant role of semiconductor stocks in the Taiwanese market, noting that while they face short-term pressure due to tariffs, their robustness is anticipated to rejuvenate the overall market atmosphere once tax issues clarify.
Lastly, Lin urged investors to remain cautious as the international economic environment changes rapidly, stressing the need for timely strategy adjustments to ensure the stability and competitiveness of the capital market.