Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange's main index began the trading day on a lower note, dropping 55.29 points to reach 32,008.46. The opening session saw a turnover of NT$10.08 billion, equivalent to approximately US$319.79 million.

According to Focus Taiwan, the decrease in the index reflects ongoing market dynamics and investor sentiment. The turnover indicates a significant level of trading activity, as investors responded to current market conditions.