The Taiwan stock market has been on the rise, gaining more than 400 points in two days. The positive trend is expected to continue on Thursday, following global market optimism over interest rates. The TSE closed higher on Wednesday, with the index climbing 0.63 percent to finish just above 25,980 points. Various sectors saw mixed performances, with notable movements in financial and technology stocks. In the U.S., major averages ended with modest gains despite the government shutdown. Crude oil prices fell due to concerns over excess supply after OPEC announced plans to increase output in November.

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