Taiwan's stock market edged higher, a mildly positive day for investors as the market held near record territory.

• The main Taiwan index finished the day up a fraction of a percent.
• Trading volume was heavy, with well over NT$900 billion changing hands.
• The Taiwan dollar strengthened, as the U.S. dollar slipped in Taipei trading.
• A typhoon heading for southern Taiwan is the main domestic risk hanging over the week.

Outlook: With the index near its highs and the local currency firming, small gains look likely to continue unless storm damage or global markets change the mood.