Taipei: Taiwan shares ended down 1,077.28 points, or 2.31 percent, at 45,479.11 Tuesday on turnover of NT$1.17 trillion (US$36.46 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the local stock market experienced a significant decline, marking a downturn in the financial activities for the day. The drop in the Taiwan Stock Exchange was observed as investors reacted to various market conditions that influenced trading behavior.

The turnover reached NT$1.17 trillion, equivalent to US$36.46 billion, reflecting the high volume of transactions that took place during the trading session. The figures highlight the volatility and the changes in the trading environment that affected the market on Tuesday.