S&P Maintains Taiwan's AA+ Credit Rating with Stable Outlook; Energy Impact Limited
Standard & Poor's (S&P) maintained Taiwan's long-term sovereign credit rating at AA+ with a stable outlook. Despite geopolitical tensions and rising energy prices, Taiwan's robust manufacturing growth and low inflation were highlighted.
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(Central News Agency reporter Pan Ziyu, Taipei, 29th) The Central Bank today issued a press release stating that Standard & Poor's (S&P) latest report maintains Taiwan's long-term sovereign credit rating at AA+ with a stable outlook. Despite the pressure from geopolitical tensions, it does not affect the growth of Taiwan's manufacturing industry. Even with soaring energy prices, government measures have helped maintain a lower inflation rate.
Standard & Poor's believes that amid economic headwinds such as the energy crisis and uncertainty in global trade prospects, Taiwan's robust net external asset position, strong fiscal conditions, and highly flexible central bank monetary policy can still support its credit rating.
S&P stated that although geopolitical tensions continue to exert pressure on Taiwan's credit rating, they will not hinder the growth of Taiwan's highly competitive manufacturing industry.
The report also mentioned that Taiwan's central bank's monetary policy is highly flexible and well-managed. Even with ample liquidity in the domestic financial system, Taiwan's inflation rate remains low and stable, consistently one of the lowest among Asian countries in the long term.
Despite soaring energy prices, S&P pointed out that Taiwan's mild domestic demand growth, continuous government fuel subsidies, and frozen electricity prices will help maintain a lower inflation rate. The relatively flexible New Taiwan Dollar exchange rate and well-functioning foreign exchange market also help mitigate economic and financial shocks. (Editor: Yang Kaixiang) 1150429
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(Central News Agency reporter Pan Ziyu, Taipei, 29th) The Central Bank today issued a press release stating that Standard & Poor's (S&P) latest report maintains Taiwan's long-term sovereign credit rating at AA+ with a stable outlook. Despite the pressure from geopolitical tensions, it does not affect the growth of Taiwan's manufacturing industry. Even with soaring energy prices, government measures have helped maintain a lower inflation rate.
Standard & Poor's believes that amid economic headwinds such as the energy crisis and uncertainty in global trade prospects, Taiwan's robust net external asset position, strong fiscal conditions, and highly flexible central bank monetary policy can still support its credit rating.
S&P stated that although geopolitical tensions continue to exert pressure on Taiwan's credit rating, they will not hinder the growth of Taiwan's highly competitive manufacturing industry.
The report also mentioned that Taiwan's central bank's monetary policy is highly flexible and well-managed. Even with ample liquidity in the domestic financial system, Taiwan's inflation rate remains low and stable, consistently one of the lowest among Asian countries in the long term.
Despite soaring energy prices, S&P pointed out that Taiwan's mild domestic demand growth, continuous government fuel subsidies, and frozen electricity prices will help maintain a lower inflation rate. The relatively flexible New Taiwan Dollar exchange rate and well-functioning foreign exchange market also help mitigate economic and financial shocks. (Editor: Yang Kaixiang) 1150429
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