Yuanta Lifts Taiwan 2024 GDP Forecast to 11.05% as AI-Fueled Exports Stay Strong
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Updated · 台北時報 · Jun 28
Yuanta Lifts Taiwan 2024 GDP Forecast to 11.05% as AI-Fueled Exports Stay Strong
1 articles · Updated · 台北時報 · Jun 28
Summary
11.05% is Yuanta Securities’ new 2024 GDP forecast for Taiwan, up from 8.72% in March and above the central bank’s 9.45% and the statistics agency’s 9.64% estimates.
25.49% export growth is the main driver, with Yuanta saying Taiwan’s hardware makers remain central to the AI supply chain while cloud providers keep raising capital spending without clear bubble signs.
8.38% domestic investment growth and 4.99% private consumption growth also underpin the upgrade, even as the housing market remains weak; stock-market wealth effects, stable employment and wage gains are supporting demand.
Six straight months in the National Development Council’s “red” business-climate zone reinforced Yuanta’s view that the economy is still running hot and the near-term outlook remains favorable.
6.18% growth is Yuanta’s initial 2025 forecast, tempered by caution over delayed government budget approvals; it also raised its 2024 CPI forecast to 1.95% on Middle East-related energy risks.
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Overview
Taiwan's economy has surged ahead, driven by strong global demand for AI applications and exports. This momentum from the AI and high-performance computing sectors has helped Taiwan outperform its neighbors. The success of semiconductor and AI-related companies has pushed the TAIEX index near record highs, while foreign investment continues to flow into high-tech sectors, with billions of dollars in FDI each quarter. AI-related products are fueling export growth, and this economic boom is reflected in both financial markets and trade performance. Overall, Taiwan’s high-tech focus is powering its impressive economic rise.