The Taiwan stock market closed lower for a second consecutive session, dropping over 210 points. Global markets are flat to lower due to concerns about interest rates and the banking sector. On Tuesday, the TSE fell 0.81 percent, with technology shares leading the losses. Major financial companies had mixed performances. In the U.S., the Dow, NASDAQ, and S&P 500 all ended in the red. Concerns about interest rates persist as treasury yields rise, while U.S. consumer confidence improved slightly in March. Crude oil prices rose on Tuesday due to easing concerns about the global banking sector.

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