MONTHLY EVALUATION: The central bank’s data reflected that stock market sentiment remained bullish in the nation in the first four months of this year

• By Crystal Hsu / Staff reporter

The central bank’s recent data has revealed that the stock market sentiment in the nation remained bullish in the first four months of this year. Despite a slight dip in the securities account balance last month, investors are still showing confidence in the market.

The nation saw a record high of NT$3.51 trillion in March, but this dropped to NT$3.3 trillion in the following month due to fast and deep corrections in the TAIEX. The decline was triggered by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s lackluster outlook for global chip demand, causing panic sell-offs and capital outflows.

However, the stock market rebounded towards the end of the month, with several US technology giants announcing plans to increase their AI investments. This positive news helped boost investor confidence, leading to a gradual recovery in the market.

Despite the fluctuations, the central bank’s data indicates that the stock market sentiment has remained bullish overall. The TAIEX has shown steady growth over the past few months, with the average points increasing from 17,668 in January to 20,245 in April.

In addition, the balance of margin loans has also increased, reaching its highest level since February 2011. Foreign investors have shown interest in the market, with new Taiwan dollar deposits rising by 12.19 percent last month.

Overall, the stock market in the nation is showing signs of resilience and continued growth. Despite external factors such as geopolitical tensions and global economic uncertainties, investors remain optimistic about the future of the market.