Taiwanese Stocks Refresh Record High on AI Trade Comeback

MarketsTaiwanese Stocks Refresh Record High as AI Trade Stages ComebackFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftGift this articleContact us:Provide news feedback or report an errorConfidential tip?Send a tip to our reportersSite feedback:Take our SurveyNew WindowFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftBy Sangmi Cha and Bernadette TohApril 14, 2026 at 1:05 AM UTCUpdated on April 14, 2026 at 1:24 AM UTCBookmarkSaveTaiwanese stocks rose to a new record as investors returned to the pre-Iran war trading theme of chasing AI shares amid hopes for easing tensions in the Middle East.The Taiex Index advanced as much as 1.9% in early Tuesday trading, surpassing its previous intraday record on Feb. 26. The benchmark has gained about 25% this year, outpacing the MSCI Asia Pacific Index’s 9.7% increase.