Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
Taiwanese Interest Rate Cut Exceed Expectations
March 19, 2020
The Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) reduced its discount rate by a greater-than-anticipated 25 basis points to 1.125%. This was the rates first change since a cut of 12.5% in June 2016. Officials also established a special loan facility for small and medium-sized enterprises. The coronavirus will be a big growth depressant […] More
Eight More Central Bank Meetings, a U.S. Current Account Report, and Downgraded Global Growth
September 19, 2019
Dollar movement overnight was mixed, with gains against the Australian dollar, kiwi, sterling, and yuan but losses relative to the yen, Swiss franc, euro, loonie and peso. The 10-year U.S. Treasury and Japanese JGB yields fell three basis points. Their German and British counterparts are respective a basis point higher and a basis point lower. […] More
