Taiwan CPI to Prompt a Rate Hike

Taiwan's May CPI data, driven by rising energy and service costs, suggests the CBC will hike interest rates in 2026. The timing of this hike remains contingent on US Federal Reserve policy.

Key Takeaways

• 1.Taiwan's CPI in May exceeded 2%, prompting expectations of a potential rate hike by the CBC.
• 2.Higher global energy prices and services inflation are driving both headline and core CPI above the 2% policy threshold.
• 3.The timing of a CBC rate hike will likely be influenced by the US FOMC's policy direction.

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• Key views
• Behind the data
• Outlook

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