Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange's main index commenced trading with a decrease of 107.43 points, registering at 22,362.67. This decline was observed during Thursday's early trading session, with a reported turnover of NT$5.119 billion (US$171.37 million). According to Focus Taiwan, the lower opening reflects current market trends and investor sentiment in Taiwan. The figures indicate a cautious approach among market participants, impacting the overall performance of the stock exchange in the morning session.