Taipei: Taiwan shares ended down 131.92 points, or 0.54 percent, at 24,238.10 Thursday on turnover of NT$473.53 billion (US$15.82 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the decline in the stock market was noted despite the robust trading volume reported for the day.

The overall market sentiment appeared cautious as investors weighed potential impacts on the economy. The turnover for the trading day reached NT$473.53 billion, which is equivalent to US$15.82 billion. This reflects the level of activity among investors despite the downward trend in the stock index.

Market analysts observed that the trading session was characterized by selective buying and selling, with investors remaining watchful of external factors that could influence market dynamics. The observed decline comes amid a broader regional trend, with several Asian markets experiencing fluctuations in their respective indices.