Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange's main index experienced a notable drop as it opened down by 339.33 points at 42,780.42 on Monday. The initial turnover was recorded at NT$15.99 billion, equivalent to US$495.38 million.

According to Focus Taiwan, this decline in the index marks a significant shift in the market at the start of the trading week. Investors are closely monitoring the situation as they assess the potential implications for the broader economy and investment strategies. The turnover rate highlights the level of trading activity and investor sentiment on this particular day.