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Market Chatter: Taiwan Central Bank Governor Signals Possible Rate Hike if Inflation Persists

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Taiwan's central bank could raise interest rates if inflation is expected to remain above 2% over the next six months, Governor Yang Chin-long said, Taipei Times reported Thursday.

Yang said a pre-emptive rate increase could help contain inflation expectations and reduce the need for more aggressive tightening later, the report said.

The central bank has kept its benchmark discount rate at 2% since March 2024 and is scheduled to hold its quarterly monetary policy meeting next week.

(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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