Sunday, May 27, 2007

Taiwan Dollar Advances on Speculation Central Bank Will Buy Own Currency

(Bloomberg) -- Taiwan's dollar strengthened to a
one-month high on speculation the central bank will purchase the
currency to curb declines.

A slide in the Taiwan dollar last week to a 17-month low
increased the cost of imports, adding to inflationary pressure
on the island. A weaker currency may also encourage some
investors to take funds out of the island as value of securities
holdings is eroded.


Read more at Bloomberg Currencies News

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