The U.S. dollar slipped against Taiwan's currency in Friday morning trading, a mild plus for Taiwanese importers and a small headwind for the island's exporters.

• The greenback opened weaker on the Taipei foreign exchange market and traded below the previous close.
• A softer dollar makes imported goods cheaper for Taiwan but trims the value of export earnings when converted home.
• Taiwan's stock market also opened lower the same morning, pointing to a cautious mood among investors.
• Export orders held up in July on continued AI demand, which keeps money flowing into the Taiwan dollar and supports it.

Outlook: As long as AI-driven demand keeps Taiwan's exports strong, the local currency is likely to stay firm against the dollar.