Taiwan's stock market finished the week higher, a mild positive for investors even as confidence in stocks softens.

• The Taipei benchmark index rose 0.77% on Friday to close near 46,300.
• Trading was heavy, with turnover above NT$1 trillion for the day.
• A new consumer survey showed overall confidence improving slightly, but faith in the stock market weakening.
• A fire at a Taoyuan plant had little effect on chipmaker VIS's operations, limiting any drag on tech shares.

Outlook: The market looks steady in the near term, though shaky confidence in stocks could cap further gains.