Taïwan Taux d'inflation

The annual inflation rate in Taiwan fell to 1.25% in September, the lowest since March 2021, easing from 1.60% in August and well below the central bank’s 2% target. The moderation was driven by slower price growth in food (2.64% vs 3.18%), housing (1.61% vs 1.81%), education and entertainment (0.92% vs 1.28%), and miscellaneous goods and services (2.54% vs 2.57%), along with further declines in clothing (-0.93% vs -0.85%) and transportation and communication (-2.02% vs -1.34%). In contrast, prices rose faster in health (1.94% vs 1.75%). On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.11% in September, slightly below the 0.12% gain in August.