臺灣加權指數5月8日（週五）開盤下跌223.93點，跌幅0.53%，報41709.85點。

觀察機構表示，美國和以色列的空襲使伊朗的核計劃落後了最多兩年。

Morgan Stanley analysts said China is positioned to extend its manufacturing dominance through humanoid robots and automation, drawing parallels with its earlier rise in electric vehicles. The report projected China’s global export share could rise from about 15% to 16.5% by 2030, supported by state-backed investment and rapid industrial scaling. It forecast annual humanoid robot sales could exceed 28,000 units this year, noting China already accounts for roughly 54% of global industrial robot installations in 2024, while also warning that intense domestic competition could weigh on pricing power.