The Taiwan stock market has finished lower in three consecutive sessions, surrendering almost 700 points or 3.4 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now rests just above the 21,170-point plateau although it may stop the bleeding on Monday.
The global forecast for the Asian markets is cautiously optimistic on an improved outlook for interest rates. The European and U.S. markets were mostly higher and the Asian bourses are likely to follow that lead.
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June 12, 2026 17:14 ET Major central bank action was the focus this week in economic news. The European Central Bank became the first major central bank to move in response to the rising inflationary pressures in the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East. In North America, the U.S. inflation and trade data as well as Canada’s central bank decision gained attention. The Chinese trade data was the main news in Asia.