Taipei, 29 June 2026 – The Taiwan dollar is set to face renewed pressure as record dividend payouts by listed companies raise expectations of foreign-exchange outflows during the peak dividend season.
The currency risk comes as Taiwan’s equity market remains strongly supported by the artificial intelligence and semiconductor boom, with major technology companies generating strong earnings and higher shareholder returns. However, large dividend distributions can create near-term pressure on the local currency when foreign investors convert Taiwan dollar payouts into US dollars or other currencies.
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