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2026.06.0508:00:00UTC+00Taiwan’s Monthly Inflation Momentum Cools in May as CPI Growth Slows to 0.26%

Taiwan’s consumer price inflation eased on a month-over-month basis in May 2026, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 0.26%, down from a 0.47% increase in April 2026. The latest data, updated on 5 June 2026, signal a moderation in short-term price pressures after a stronger pickup in the previous month.

The comparison is based on month-over-month changes, meaning May’s 0.26% figure reflects the change in prices from April to May, while April’s 0.47% showed the change from March to April. The slowdown suggests that while prices are still rising, the pace of increase has tempered, which could ease some immediate concerns over accelerating inflation dynamics in Taiwan.

Market participants and policymakers are likely to watch upcoming data closely to assess whether May’s softer reading marks the beginning of a more sustained cooling in inflation momentum or a temporary pause following April’s stronger uptick.

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