U.S. dollar closes higher on Taipei forex (update)

The U.S. dollar rose against the Taiwan dollar on Thursday, gaining NT$0.131 to close at NT$31.760 as the weakness of regional currencies placed downward pressure on the local currency throughout the session, dealers said . It was the seventh consecutive session the U.S. dollar has appreciated against the Taiwan dollar. During the seven sessions, the U.S. dollar has risen 1.35 percent, reaching its highest level on Thursday since Aug. 30 when the U.S. currency closed at NT$31.801.

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