Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened up 50-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 15,854 on turnover of $3.2-billion N-T. The market bucked the regional upward trend and lost ground on Thursday, as investors remained cautious despite signs that U-S inflation is easing and the Federal Reserve expects fewer interest rate hikes this year. **MND to Recruit 5,000 More Military Police ** The Ministry of National Defense is seeking to ...
Apr 14, 2023•6 min
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened down 44-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 15,888 on turnover of 3.6-billion N-T. The market closed slightly higher on Wednesday, as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's negative performance eroded gains made by select old economy stocks. U-S inflation concerns also resulted in local investors turning cautious and the trading day proved to be a tug-of-war between T-S-M-C and gaining non-t...
Apr 13, 2023•6 min
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened flat this morning from yesterday's close, at 15,914 on turnover of 2.1-billion N-T. The market closed slightly higher on Tuesday, despite Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing coming under heavy pressure and moving out of investor focus after reporting disappointing sales for the first quarter. **Global Parliamentary Group Slams Macron's Comments on Taiwan ** A group of cross-national parliamentarians h...
Apr 12, 2023•5 min
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened up 10-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 15,886 on turnover of $1.6-billion N-T. The market gained ground on Monday, after investors reacted (反應) positively to a report on the U-S jobs market, which was released after regional markets closed last Friday. **Canadian Parliamentary Delegation Visiting Taiwan ** A 10-member Canadian parliamentary delegation arrived in Taiwan for a week-long v...
Apr 11, 2023•6 min
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened up 14 -points this morning from Friday's close, at 15,850 on turnover of 2-billion N-T. The market moved slightly higher on Friday, despite investors erring on the side of caution ahead of the release of a U-S job market update that traders are hoping will encourage America's central bank to ease off on plans for more interest rate hikes. **AIT Reports US Monitoring Chinese Military Drills Around Tai...
Apr 10, 2023•6 min
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened up 45-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 15,856 on turnover of $1.7-billion N-T. The market lost ground on Thursday, as investors turned their attention to upcoming earnings reports and other economic indicators. **Leofoo Village Fined Following Baboon Escape ** The Hsinchu County Government says it has fined the Leofoo Village Theme Park 50,000 N-T for negligence that resulted in the esc...
Apr 07, 2023•7 min
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened down 29-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 15,838 on turnover of 5.9-billion N-T. The market finished relatively flat last Friday as investors were cautious about possible negative leads emerging during the five-day Tomb Sweeping Festival holiday. **Tsai and McCarthy Reaffirm Strong Taiwan-US Bond ** President Tsai Ing-wen and U-S House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reaffirmed the strong pa...
Apr 06, 2023•6 min
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 24.8 points this morning from yesterday's close, at 15,849, on turnover of NT$2.66 billion N-T. The Tai-Ex gained had gained ground on Thursday following a rally on Wall Street overnight as investor concerns over the health of America's banking sector subsided. However, turnover for the session fell below the 190-billion N-T mark and that decline is being attributed to (歸因於) a large number of investors...
Mar 31, 2023•6 min
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Mar 29, 2023•5 min
Ma Arrives in China and Talks 'Peace' Post-Coronavirus Mortgage Subsidy Program to Begin in June Nashville Shool Shooter had Drawn Maps and Done Surveillance Germany Sends Leopard MBTs to Ukraine UN Report Shows Evidence of Crimes Against Humanity in Libya -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Mar 28, 2023•5 min
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened down 41-points this morning from Friday's close, at 15,873 on turnover of 2.2-billion N-T. The market ended higher on Friday, as investors opted to shrug off concerns about America's banking sector despite risks of recession overshadowing gains on Wall Street overnight. **US Backs Engagement with Taiwan ** The United States is vowing to deepen its engagement with Taiwan and is encouraging all countri...
Mar 27, 2023•6 min
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened up 5.9-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 15,870 on turnover of $3.1-billion N-T. The market recovered from early loses on Thursday as the semiconductor, electronics and financial sectors rebounded to help the broader market to close higher despite heavy loses on Wall Street overnight. The rise came as foreign institutional investors continue to move more funds into the region and the New...
Mar 24, 2023•6 min
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened down 48-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 15,711 on turnover of 2.2-billion N-T. The market moved sharply higher on Wednesday following a rally on Wall Street overnight after U-S Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the government will guarantee bank deposits. And buying emerged in local semiconductor heavyweights to lead the gains across the main board, while the financial sector also a...
Mar 23, 2023•6 min
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened up 21-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 15,535 on turnover of 1.7-billion N-T. The market staged a technical rebound on Tuesday, as buying was sparked by a rally on Wall Street overnight as financial regulators' voiced strong support for financially troubled banks. The local financial sector got a boost from the recovery of U-S banking stocks - as it outperformed the broader market, risi...
Mar 22, 2023•6 min
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened up 17-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 15,437 on turnover of 1.7-billion N-T. The market lost ground on Monday after moving in narrow range throughout the session, as investor sentiment remained muted due the financial woes affecting the U-S and European banking sectors. Turnover for session dropped to below 200-billion N-T and market watchers say that decline came as investors await th...
Mar 21, 2023•7 min
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened up 1-point this morning from Friday's close, at 15,454 on turnover of 2-billion N-T. The market moved sharply higher on Friday as investors breathed a sigh of relief (鬆一口氣) after the U-S and Switzerland appeared to rescue financially troubled banks. The bellwether electronics sector got a boost from big gains by tech stocks on U-S markets overnight and served as an anchor to support the local main bo...
Mar 20, 2023•6 min
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened up 117-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 15,338 on turnover of $2.7-billion N-T. The Tai-Ex joined other regional markets and lost ground on Thursday, after Wall Street tumbled overnight as a plunge in Credit Suisse shares reignited investor concerns about a possible bank crisis following the failure of two U-S lenders. **Cabinet Seeks to Stiffen Penalties for Illegal Export of Seedlings...
Mar 17, 2023•6 min
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened down 53-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 15,334 on turnover of 3-billion N-T. The market closed slightly higher on Wednesday after giving up early gains amid ongoing investor concerns of a spate of bank failures in the United States following the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank. **China Lifts Import Ban on Taiwan Beltfish and Mackerel ** China has lifted its ban on imports of fresh ...
Mar 16, 2023•6 min
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened up 65-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 15,425 on turnover of 4.3-billion N-T. The market moved sharply lower on Tuesday. Analysts say although investors are anticipating the U-S Fed will hold back on its rate hikes to prevent liquidity risks following the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank, concerns are lingering that rate increases will not be strong enough to tame (馴服) inflation. **N...
Mar 15, 2023•6 min
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened down 42-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 15,517 on turnover of 2.5-billion N-T. The market gained ground on Monday after recovering from early loses, as investor sentiment improved following a decision by the U-S government to guarantee (保證) that all deposits taken by the financially troubled Silicon Valley Bank will be paid in full. Buying increased in select large cap stocks in the se...
Mar 14, 2023•6 min
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened down 12-points this morning from Friday's close, at 15,514 on turnover of 2.6-billion N-T. The market fell sharply on Friday as investors turned cautious ahead of the release of U-S February jobs data, which is seen as one of the most important factors expected to influence the Federal Reserve's ongoing rate hike cycle. The local bellwether electronics sector came under heavy pressure, led by large-c...
Mar 13, 2023•6 min
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Mar 10, 2023•4 min
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened up 9-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 15,827 on turnover of 1.8-billion N-T. The market closed slightly lower on Wednesday despite recouping most of its early losses sparked by remarks from U-S Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell - who warned that America's central bank could continue its current rate hike cycle. Foreign institutional investors turned cautious about further rate hikes b...
Mar 09, 2023•6 min
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened down 38-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 15,819 on turnover of 2.7-billion N-T. The market gained ground on Tuesday on the back of rotational buying, as investors opted to ignore lackluster (無生氣的) showings on Wall Street ahead of an appearance before Congress by U-S Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. Investors remained bullish on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, but chose to pick-up stocks ...
Mar 08, 2023•6 min
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened marginally higher this morning from yesterday's close, at 15,763 on turnover of 2.4-billion N-T. The market rose on Monday as buying was sparked by the gains on Wall Street at the end of last week on the back of reduced concerns over rate hikes by the U-S Federal Reserve. The bellwether electronics sector led the broader market higher, while semiconductor stocks also rose as they enjoyed the upturn s...
Mar 07, 2023•5 min
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened up 66-points this morning from Friday's close, at 15,675 on turnover of 4.1-billion N-T. The market closed slightly higher on Friday as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing gave up early gains amid lingering concerns over rising interest rates. Although semiconductor stocks lost momentum, buying rotated to select old economy stocks with transportation in focus, lending some support to the local main bo...
Mar 06, 2023•7 min
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened up 23-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 15,621 on turnover of $2.1-billion N-T. The market closed little changed on Thursday, as investors reacted to signs that lingering upward pressure on American consumer prices are adding to expectations the Fed could stick with higher interest rates for longer than expected. **CECC Could Downgrading Coronavirus Classification by May ** Central Epide...
Mar 03, 2023•6 min
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened down 18-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 15,580 on turnover of 2.7-billion N-T. The market recouped its early losses on Wednesday to close higher, as investors were encouraged by news that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing will not be cutting its first-quarterly sales forecast. T-S-M-C saw its share price rise by 2.15-per cent to close at the day's high of 522 N-T. And that gain pushed...
Mar 02, 2023•6 min
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened down 68-points this morning from Friday's close, at 15,435 on turnover of 7.6-billion N-T. The market lost ground last Friday despite Wall Street breaking its longest losing streak since December with a modest rally led by tech stocks. **Tsai Touts Need for Gov't 'Not to Make Same Mistakes' at 228 Memorial ** President Tsai Ing-wen has attended an event commemorating the 76th anniversary of the 228 I...
Mar 01, 2023•6 min
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened up 54-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 15,670 on turnover of $3.5-billion N-T. The market gained ground on Thursday, despite Wall Street seeing its biggest one-day decline in two months overnight, after notes from a recent U-S Federal Reserve meeting showed officials expect to keep interest rates high to fight stubborn (固執的) inflation. **MOTC Planning Public Transport Pass ** The govern...
Feb 24, 2023•6 min
