AI boom powers Taiwan, South Korea to record market caps, reshaping global equity rankings
Taiwan's stock market capitalization reached a record $4.5 trillion, driven by AI-linked stocks, particularly semiconductor giants like TSMC. South Korea's equity market also hit a record $4.1 trillion, supported by tech heavyweights like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
Taiwan and South Korea have achieved record market capitalizations due to a surge in AI-linked stocks. Taiwan's stock market capitalization reached $4.5 trillion, overtaking Canada and the UK, driven by semiconductor giants like TSMC. The TAIEX index crossed 40,000 for the first time, reflecting strong investor optimism. South Korea's equity market reached $4.1 trillion, supported by gains in tech heavyweights like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. The two markets added approximately $4.6 trillion in value over the past year. As global investment in AI accelerates, analysts expect continued capital inflows into these markets.
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