EZ News 10/05/26

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Tai-Ex opening

The Tai-Ex opened up 99-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 48,574

on turnover of 15.5-billion N-T.

The market closed at a new high on Friday, led by the electronics sector, but

the gains were limited amid investor caution ahead of the release of the U-S

September nonfarm payroll data due later in the day.

Major party leaders rally in support of local election candidates

Leaders of Taiwan's major political parties have been rallying in support of

their respective parties mayoral and city council candidates ahead of the

November 28 local elections.

Events on Sunday were held in Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung.