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Below is a summary of major global and Taiwan financial news for May 8, 2025 (Thursday), covering central bank policies, international trade, financial markets, and industry dynamics:

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🏦 Global Central Bank and Policy Dynamics

• Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady: The Federal Reserve announced that the benchmark interest rate remains at 4.25%–4.50% for the third consecutive time. Chairman Powell stated that despite robust economic performance, the risks of inflation and unemployment are rising, emphasizing that there is "no rush to cut rates," and noted that the uncertainty of tariff policies is impacting economic outlook. 

• Brazilian Central Bank raises interest rates: The Central Bank of Brazil raised the benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 14.75% to address inflationary pressures. 

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🌐 International Trade and Geopolitics

• U.S.-China trade talks to take place over the weekend: U.S. Treasury Secretary and Trade Representative will meet with China in Geneva, Switzerland over the weekend to discuss trade issues. The Chinese side emphasized that if the U.S. does not show sincerity, no agreement will be accepted. 

• Tariff war impacts global economic expectations: The U.S. tariff policy has triggered volatility in financial markets, and global economic growth expectations have been downgraded. 

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📈 Financial Markets and Industry Dynamics

• U.S. stocks rise: The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 0.7%, the S&P 500 index rose by 0.43%, and the Nasdaq index rose by 0.27%. 

• Gold prices rise: Influenced by Federal Reserve policy, gold prices increased as investors sought safe-haven assets. 

• Taiwan stock market volatility: The Taiwan stock market fluctuated against the backdrop of the Federal Reserve maintaining interest rates, with mixed performances in technology stocks and an optimistic outlook for the AI industry. 

• Evergreen Marine revenue declines: Evergreen Marine's consolidated revenue for April was NT$30.005 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 15.2% and a month-on-month decrease of 4.6%, affected by the U.S. tariff war and supply chain adjustments. 

• China Airlines purchases Boeing aircraft: China Airlines signed an order with Boeing to purchase 10 777-9 wide-body passenger aircraft and 4 777-8F freighters, totaling approximately NT$223.2 billion, with deliveries expected to start in 2030.