Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange's main index started the day with a decline, opening down 8.4 points at 40,883.42. The turnover for the opening session was recorded at NT$11.10 billion, equivalent to approximately US$348.39 million. According to Focus Taiwan, the opening figures reflect the current market trends and investor sentiments influencing the stock exchange. The slight drop in the index points indicates cautious trading activity among investors as they navigate ongoing economic developments.