Taiwan's Q3 GDP grows 14.36% amid disagreement over rate hikes
Original headline대만 3분기 GDP 14.36% 증가…금리 인상 이견
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Taiwan's central bank (CBC) held its policy discount rate at 2.00% at its September meeting, but minutes released October 29 revealed two board members dissented in favor of a hike, exposing a split over inflation, exchange-rate pressures, and sector-specific funding costs. The rate decision came alongside a preliminary estimate showing third-quarter real GDP surged 14.36% year-on-year. The divergence within the board signals potential policy tightening ahead, and markets will watch upcoming CBC meetings for any shift toward raising rates.
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Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan), Taiwan