Taipei: Taiwan shares ended down 274.83 points, or 0.58 percent, at 46,744.16 Thursday on turnover of NT$1.02 trillion (US$31.85 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the decline in the stock market reflects the investors' cautious sentiment amid ongoing economic uncertainties. The turnover indicates a substantial trading volume, signifying active participation in the market despite the overall downward trend.