Market talk: Taiwan could start rate hikes in 1Q 2027
Commerzbank Research says Taiwan’s central bank may keep policy unchanged in December but could begin hiking in 1Q 2027 if inflation pressures persist, citing Gov. Yang Chin-long’s comments that inflation is still under control.
Taiwan's central bank could leave monetary policy unchanged in December, but it may start raising rates in 1Q 2027 if inflationary pressures continue, Commerzbank Research analysts said in a note. Gov. Yang Chin-long this week took a patient stance, saying inflation is still under control and that there is time to wait.