Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange's main index opened down 61.93 points at 24,272.55 Monday, with a turnover of NT$8.07 billion (US$268.81 million).

According to Focus Taiwan, this early decline in the index reflects investor sentiment and market reactions to current economic conditions. The turnover amount indicates the level of trading activity at the start of the trading day. The opening figures are closely watched by investors and analysts as they provide insights into market trends and potential movements throughout the day.