Economy

Consumer Confidence in Taiwan Hits Around 18-Month High on AI Boom

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By TaiwanPlus

Taiwan’s consumer confidence has climbed to its highest level in around 18 months, buoyed by strong economic growth and surging AI demand. But economists warn that Taiwanese tech firms’ large-scale US investments could squeeze profits while boosting demand for US dollars and putting further depreciation pressure on the New Taiwan dollar.