Taiwan’s benchmark equity index slipped into the close on Monday, with the Taiwan Weighted Index down 1.00% as losses in energy and plastics offset gains in semiconductors and technology.
Declining issues outnumbered advancers by roughly two-to-one, with 664 stocks falling against 328 rising and 128 unchanged. The Oil, Gas & Electricity sector was among the heaviest drags, alongside Plastic products.
Gains were concentrated in a handful of names. Mospec Semiconductor Corp led with a 9.97% advance to NT$53.50, while Lite-On Technology Corp added 9.96% to close at NT$287.00. HannsTouch Solution Inc rose 9.96% to NT$12.70.
On the downside, Lintes Technology Co Ltd fell 9.93% to NT$403.50, BizLink Holding Inc dropped 9.89% to NT$2,050.00, and Regal Holding Co Ltd shed 9.89% to NT$27.80.
Commodities showed mixed signals. Crude oil for October delivery fell 1.70% to $85.58 per barrel, while Brent crude for November delivery declined 1.48% to $91.30. Gold futures for December delivery rose 0.37% to $4,697.84 per troy ounce.
The U.S. dollar edged 0.05% lower against the New Taiwan dollar to 31.82, while the Taiwan dollar held steady versus the offshore yuan at 0.21. The U.S. Dollar Index futures were up 0.04% at 98.77.
