LIVE / Tariff impacts intensify! Taiwan stocks may face significant declines, the stock exchange will announce response measures at a press conference.
U.S. President Trump signed an executive order on the 2nd to impose "reciprocal tariffs" on multiple countries, triggering panic among investors. The U.S. stock market plummeted over the next two days, with approximately $6.6 trillion in market value evaporating. The Taiwan stock market did not react immediately due to the Qingming Festival holiday, and today (the 7th) it may face intense selling pressure at the opening. The stock exchange held a briefing this morning, announcing emergency measures, and Chairman Lin Hsiu-Ming will be available for interviews. For the latest updates, please watch the live broadcast of "MRT News." Investors should carefully assess the risks and be responsible for the investment outcomes.
The President of the United States signed an executive order on the 2nd, officially announcing the implementation of "reciprocal tariffs" on multiple countries, triggering panic among investors.
The U.S. stock market crashed over the next two trading days, with a total market value decrease of approximately $6.6 trillion (about NT$220 trillion).
The Taiwan stock market was temporarily closed due to the Tomb-Sweeping Day holiday, failing to reflect market sentiment in a timely manner, and is expected to face substantial selling pressure when it opens today (the 7th).
The stock exchange held a "Capital Market Response Measures Briefing" at 8 a.m. this morning, where emergency response measures will be announced, and the chairman will do media interviews.
Latest updates will continue to be broadcast live on "CTi News Rapid News."
Please note that the above content is for reference only. Investors should carefully assess risks and be accountable for investment outcomes.
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