2026.02.2608:20:00UTC+00Taiwan’s M2 Growth Edges Up to 5.16% in January, Extending Liquidity Expansion

Taiwan’s M2 money supply growth picked up slightly at the start of the year, with the annual rate rising to 5.16% in January 2026, up from 5.00% recorded in December 2025. The latest data, updated on 26 February 2026, point to a continued expansion in system-wide liquidity.

The modest acceleration in M2 suggests that overall cash, deposits and near-money assets in the economy are still growing at a steady pace. While the increase from December is incremental, the move may be closely watched by investors and policymakers as an indicator of funding conditions, credit appetite and potential inflation pressures going into 2026.

Market participants are likely to interpret the January reading as a sign that monetary and financial conditions remain supportive, without signaling an abrupt shift in liquidity trends. Further monthly data will be key to assessing whether this uptick marks the start of a more pronounced trajectory in Taiwan’s money supply growth.