# A 25% gain so far in 2026 has ensured that the Taiex has outperformed the MSCI Asia Pacific Index, which is up 9.

*business · news · 2026-04-14 · CNBC TV18*

## Key points

- The Taiex index has gained 25% in 2026, outperforming the MSCI Asia Pacific Index's 9.7%.
- Taiex has fully reversed its Iran war-related losses, mirroring the S&P 500's recovery.
- TSMC led Tuesday's gains with a 1.5% increase, driving the Taiex to a new record high.
- China announced new policy measures to facilitate Taiwanese agricultural sales and investment into mainland China.

**Companies:** Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)
**Countries:** Taiwan, China

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