The U.S. dollar edged up against the Taiwan dollar on Thursday, a small win for the greenback and for Taiwanese exporters who get paid in dollars.

• The dollar closed slightly higher against the Taiwan dollar after a quiet trading day.
• Trading volume was modest, suggesting no big move by investors in either direction.
• The dollar stayed in a narrow range all session, with no sharp swings.
• A stronger dollar helps Taiwan's exporters, since their overseas sales convert into more local currency.

Outlook: With no clear pressure either way, the Taiwan dollar is likely to keep drifting in a tight range near current levels.