Asian stocks fell more and rose less, as the market worries about the AI bubble and focuses on Nvidia's earnings report

Asian stock markets generally fell, as investors worried about the AI bubble and uncertainty surrounding U.S. interest rates. Tensions between China and Japan over Taiwan issues have intensified, leading to a gloomy market sentiment. Investors are focused on the earnings report of AI chip giant NVIDIA, fearing that poor performance could burst the AI bubble. Analysts at SPI Asset Management pointed out that AI was once a driving force behind the market's rise, but now shows signs of market peak thinning. Additionally, the market is paying attention to important U.S. economic data, especially the employment report, to gauge the Federal Reserve's future interest rate direction

Equities Wish It Were Turn Around Tuesday As Rout Continues And No Relief For The Yen

Equities continue to sell off, with major indices in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan down 2-3%. The dollar reached a nine-month high against the yen amid concerns over Japan's fiscal package. Emerging market currencies are pressured, with the Turkish lira at record lows. US index futures are down 0.25%, and European yields slightly lower. Gold dipped below $4000 but recovered. The Dollar Index is testing resistance near 99.85. ADP projects a loss of 29k private sector jobs in September, with a rebound in October.

The Taiwan Stock Exchange Weighted Index opened down 0.5% at 27,310.40 points

Taiwan Fund, Inc. (NYSE: TWN) adopts new conditional tender offer policy; expires Dec 31, 2025.

Taiwan Fund, Inc. (NYSE: TWN) has announced a new conditional tender offer policy, effective from October 20, 2025, which will replace the existing policy set to expire on December 31, 2025. Details regarding the terms and conditions of the new policy have not been disclosed. This decision will affect the company's shareholders and stakeholders.

The Taiwan Fund, Inc. Announces a New Conditional Tender Offer Policy

Taiwan Fund Inc :THE TAIWAN FUND, INC. ANNOUNCES A NEW CONDITIONAL TENDER OFFER POLICYTAIWAN FUND INC - TO TENDER UP TO 25% OF SHARES AT 98% OF NAV UNDER SOME CONDITIONS