FX.co ★ Taiwan’s Consumer Prices Slip 0.04% in January, Reversing December’s Modest Rise

Taiwan’s consumer price index (CPI) on a non-seasonally adjusted basis edged down 0.04% month-on-month in January 2026, reversing a marginal 0.06% increase recorded in December 2025. The latest data, updated on 5 February 2026, indicate a slight moderation in price pressures at the start of the year.

The January figure, measured on a month-over-month basis, reflects a minor contraction in overall consumer prices compared with December, when prices had inched higher versus November. While the moves are small in absolute terms, the shift from positive to negative monthly CPI change suggests a softer near-term inflation dynamic heading into 2026.