The Taiex index jumped 28% in 2024 as Asian markets broadly gained ground, supported by falling interest rates globally.

Here’s a quick recap of the top market moments of the year ... thanks to white glove sales of Asian art and antiquities (see the State of Play section below). Phillips also faced challenges ...

Taiwan’s equity market is the best-performing major Asian market in 2024, boosted by its semiconductor companies amid robust demand for artificial intelligence-related hardware and applications.