What is the opening situation of the Taiwanese stock market? The "Futai Index" indicates a possible drop of 2000 points.
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The Taiwan stock market was closed during the Qingming Festival holiday. Facing the impact of Trump's tariff policies, which have yet to manifest, investors are worried about a potential significant decline after the opening. The US market has plummeted due to tariffs, and the Taiwan stock market may follow suit. The FTSE Taiwan Index has already dropped 9.1% since the policy announcement; if the Taiwan stock market sees a similar decline upon opening, it is estimated to drop about 1,900 points. Executive Yuan Premier Su Tseng-chang convened a meeting to analyze the current state of the financial market and discuss government support measures to cope with a potential economic storm. Investors need to cautiously assess risks and reasonably adjust their asset allocation.
Recently, due to the U.S. President's tariff policy impacting the international financial market, the stock market has experienced volatility. The Taiwan stock market was closed during the Qingming holiday, and the impact of the policy has not yet been clearly manifested. However, the FTSE Taiwan Index saw a significant drop during the holiday, performing poorly, and has since declined by 9.1%. If this decline is applied to the Taiwan stock market, it could potentially lead to a drop of about 1,900 points at the opening, and some analysts believe that if there is forced selling pressure, the decline could reach up to 2,000 points.
With Trump announcing the implementation of tariffs globally, the U.S. stock market was severely impacted, experiencing significant declines over two consecutive days, resulting in a total market capitalization loss of about $6 trillion. It is expected that the Taiwan stock market will be affected by this financial storm at the opening after the Qingming holiday, prompting the Premier to convene a meeting to discuss possible financial countermeasures. If the Taiwan stock market performs poorly, it may face a significant drop in line with the U.S. stock market.
In response to this situation, the Executive Yuan indicated that it will continue to analyze Taiwan's current financial condition and market characteristics and consider how to effectively support the overall industry. It also advises investors to cautiously assess risks and pay close attention to market dynamics, and if necessary, to increase cash proportions and seek safe-haven assets.
- The U.S. stock market experienced a sharp decline for two consecutive days due to tariff policies.
- The Taiwan stock market may face impacts at the opening after the Qingming holiday.
- Investors should remain vigilant and cautiously assess risks.
- The government will continue to analyze financial conditions and provide necessary support.