U.S. dollar jumps past NT$32.40 in Taipei as foreign funds accelerate outflows
USD strength versus TWD is being driven by a large foreign investor equity outflow from Taiwan, ongoing repatriation of dividend cash, and a sharp Taiex selloff led by semiconductors. A hawkish Fed tone and rising Middle East geopolitical risk add support for USD and reinforce regional risk-off positioning. Near-term market focus is on whether Taiwan equities stabilize, as that may moderate currency pressure.
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In Taipei trading on July 20, the U.S. dollar surged against the Taiwan dollar, breaking above NT$32.40 in early trade and reaching NT$32.421 at 10:30 a.m., up NT$0.133 on the day. The move followed foreign investors’ net sale of NT$189.0 billion of Taiwan stocks on Friday, when the Taiex sank 6.47% to 42671.27 and TSMC fell 7.29%. Continued foreign selling and faster dividend-related fund repatriation, alongside hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials and rising tensions in the Middle East, added pressure on the Taiwan dollar. Some market participants expect USD/TWD could test NT$35.2 in the short term.