27.04.202602:28:42UTC+00Taiwan Consumer Sentiment Inches Higher

Taiwan’s consumer confidence index inched up to 62.47 in April 2026 from March’s more than three-year low of 62.3, signaling only a modest improvement in sentiment as external uncertainties continued to cloud the outlook, particularly rising risks associated with the Middle East conflict. Most core sub-indicators strengthened, including assessments of domestic economic conditions (79.67 vs. 79.27 in February), household finances (76.39 vs. 76.05), stock investment prospects (23.09 vs. 22.88), and labor market expectations (71.0 vs. 70.18). By contrast, willingness to purchase durable goods weakened slightly (92.33 vs. 93.01), while perceptions of price levels remained subdued (32.32 vs. 32.4). Elsewhere, sentiment toward current (83.16 vs. 83.1) and expected health conditions (78.01 vs. 77.64) improved marginally, but the perceived timing for real estate purchases deteriorated (89.23 vs. 89.5), underscoring persistent caution among consumers.