Taipei: Taiwan shares ended down 54.18 points, or 0.19 percent, at 28,233.35 Friday on turnover of NT$558.19 billion (US$18.17 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the decline in the stock market represents a small but noticeable dip in trading, reflecting the current market conditions. The turnover of NT$558.19 billion indicates the volume of trade activity that took place, converting to approximately US$18.17 billion.

The performance of Taiwan shares is closely monitored by investors and analysts, as it provides insights into economic trends and market sentiment. This decrease might be attributed to various factors influencing the financial markets globally and locally.