Taiwan’s weighted stock index closed at 17,953.5 points today, with significant selling pressure from foreign institutional investors who offloaded NT$112.3 billion worth of shares. The sell-off heavily impacted the semiconductor sector, with World Advanced Semiconductor System Co. - KY (世芯-KY) experiencing a daily trading limit fall. Financial stocks provided some support to the market, attempting to mitigate the broader decline. Investors are now closely monitoring upcoming CPI (Consumer Price Index) data for potential insights into future market trends. The downturn reflects concerns about global economic conditions and their potential impact on Taiwanese exports. Market analysts suggest investors are adopting a cautious stance ahead of key economic releases. Further volatility is anticipated as the market digests the effects of the investor shift and awaits economic clarity.