Taiwan’s stock market experienced a significant downturn today, losing ground below the 45,000-point mark, fueled by substantial foreign investor withdrawals. Over the past four trading days, foreign investors have pulled nearly NT$400 billion (approximately US$12.5 billion) from the market. This mass exodus heavily impacted key semiconductor companies; Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) fell below its monthly support level, and MediaTek suffered a daily trading limit decline. The sell-off reflects growing concerns about global economic conditions and potential shifts in investment strategies. Analysts are monitoring the situation closely, assessing the potential for further volatility in the coming days. The decline raises questions about the sustainability of recent gains in the Taiwanese stock market, which had previously benefited from strong global demand for technology products. The market’s performance is being watched as a bellwether for regional economic sentiment.