The Taiwan stock market has moved lower in two straight sessions, surrendering almost 1,400 points or 3.1 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just above the 45,070-point plateau and it's expected to see continued consolidation on Monday.
The global forecast for the Asian markets is broadly negative with heavy pressure likely among technology companies. The European and U.S. markets were down and the Asian bourses are expected to follow that lead.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.