00:00Taiwan's central bank said it's keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2%,
00:05following a similar decision by the U.S. Fed.
00:09This marks the eighth straight hold.
00:11The central bank raised its inflation forecast to 1.8% on energy risks tied to the war in Iran.
00:18Despite tariffs and geopolitical concerns,
00:21strong AI demand continues to be a powerful driver for Taiwan's economy.
00:25The bank raised its GDP growth forecast from around 4% to 7.3%.
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