Taiwan Stock Index Experiences Record Decline

According to Odaily, the Taiwan Weighted Index closed on April 7, a Monday, with a significant drop of 2,065.87 points, marking a 9.7% decrease to settle at 19,232.35 points. This decline represents the largest in the index's history, with trading temporarily halted due to a circuit breaker. The previous record for the largest drop was an 8.57% decrease, which occurred on August 5, 2024, when the index fell by 1,854.59 points during the session.