Taiwan GDP Growth Forecast Lifted to 11.6% on AI Chip Demand
Cathay Financial upgrades 2026 outlook as semiconductor exports hit record highs, though expansion is expected to moderate next year
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Cathay Financial upgrades 2026 outlook as semiconductor exports hit record highs, though expansion is expected to moderate next year

The island's GDP is now forecast to expand 11.05 percent this year, driven by semiconductor exports and infrastructure investment from global cloud providers

Composite monitoring indicator climbs to 41 in June as AI-driven chip demand sustains investment and export momentum across manufacturing and service sectors

Local research body projects 10.38 percent growth as global AI infrastructure spending powers export momentum, though energy costs and deglobalization pose headwinds

Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research raises growth projection to highest among domestic institutes as semiconductor shipments approach record $900 billion

Private research institute expects GDP to exceed double digits in 2026, surpassing government estimates as chip demand drives record expansion