Taipei: Taiwan shares ended up 36.46 points, or 0.08 percent, at 46,780.62 Friday on turnover of NT$1.02 trillion (US$31.82 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the moderate increase was driven by various market factors. The trading session closed with a turnover of NT$1.02 trillion, indicating an active day in the financial markets. Investors were keenly observing the market movements, although the overall gain remained slight.

Market analysts noted that the marginal rise was consistent with regional trends, as other Asian markets also experienced modest gains. Factors influencing the market included economic data releases and investor sentiment in anticipation of future monetary policies.

The trading volume reflects robust investor activity, with substantial participation from both domestic and international investors. The index's performance was seen as a positive sign, providing a stable outlook for the upcoming trading sessions.