FX.co ★ Taiwan Inflation Rate Eases in October

Taiwan’s annual inflation rate eased to 2.33% in October 2026, down from a 31‑month high of 2.74% in September, but remained above the central bank’s 2% target for the sixth straight month. Price gains slowed in several major categories, including food (2.05% vs. 2.65% in September), clothing (0.64% vs. 2.30%), housing (2.07% vs. 2.38%), education and entertainment (2.94% vs. 3.18%), and miscellaneous goods and services (1.75% vs. 2.77%). By contrast, inflation quickened in transportation and communication (4.36% vs. 4.08%) and health (1.06% vs. 0.70%). On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.2% in October, slightly above the 0.18% increase in September and the fastest pace since May.