Taiex posts 2nd highest gains on hope of Middle East de-escalation

Shares in Taiwan soared over 1,400 points, the second-highest daily point gain ever on Wednesday, with buying sparked by the possibility of de-escalation in military conflicts in the Middle East, dealers said.

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