Taiwan's stock market hit a record high on April 14 as investors resumed aggressive buying of AI stocks, despite ongoing Middle East tensions. The Taiwan Weighted Index rose 1.8% in early trading, surpassing its previous intraday high from February 26. TSMC shares, a key component of the index, increased by 1.5%. The index has surged approximately 25% this year, significantly outperforming the MSCI Asia Pacific Index's 9.7% gain. This recovery marks a full rebound from losses incurred since the Iran conflict began in late February, which had initially impacted global AI stocks due to concerns over energy costs and supply chain disruptions.