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Typhoon Gaemi Shuts Taiwan’s Financial Markets and Offices

Typhoon Gaemi Shuts Taiwan’s Financial Markets and Offices

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Taipei will suspend work, classes and the island’s $2.4 trillion stock market as typhoon Gaemi approaches Taiwan with strong winds and heavy rain.

The island will not conduct securities, currency or fixed income trading on Wednesday, according to statements from its exchange. Authorities had issued a warning Tuesday that the storm could affect people on land and canceled some ship crossings and domestic flights.

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