TAIWAN'S STOCK MARKET ECLIPSES UK'S AT $4.3T
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Taiwan's equity market has surpassed the United Kingdom's in total value, reaching approximately $4.3 trillion. South Korea ranks close behind, as AI-driven gains in semiconductor stocks reshape global market rankings.
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