The Weighted Price Index of the Taiwan Stock Exchange climbed 237.15 points, or 2.7 percent, to close at 9,099.46 points on weak volume.

Thursday the index will likely move in a 9,100-9,200 range, said Stanley Chou of Mega International Investment.

Non-tech stocks led the surge Wednesday.

The food index was up 4.8 percent on rising prices for consumer staples. The paper products index gained 4 percent, boosted by steep third quarter price increases.

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