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Taiwan's Reserves Hit $602.94 Billion Amid Market Surge

10/8/2025

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Reserves rose to US$602.94 billion at the end of September, up US$5.51 billion from August.
The rise reflects stronger portfolio returns and currency movements. The TAIEX index surged 6.55%.
Foreign investors hold US$1.04 trillion in Taiwan-listed assets (172% of forex reserves). Central Bank Director Tsai Chiung-min says reserves are unrelated to US tariff talks. Current account surplus exceeds NT$3 trillion.

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Reserves rose to US$602.94 billion at the end of September, up US$5.51 billion from August.
The rise reflects stronger portfolio returns and currency movements. The TAIEX index surged 6.55%.
Foreign investors hold US$1.04 trillion in Taiwan-listed assets (172% of forex reserves). Central Bank Director Tsai Chiung-min says reserves are unrelated to US tariff talks. Current account surplus exceeds NT$3 trillion.