27.08.202502:24:25UTC+00Taiwan Consumer Mood Weakest in 28-Months

In August 2025, Taiwan experienced a decline in its consumer confidence index, which fell to 63.31 from 64.38 in July. This marks the lowest level since April 2023, with five out of six major indicators showing deterioration. The most significant drop was in expectations for durable goods purchases, which decreased to 94.53 from 96.57 in July. Other declines were seen in the price level outlook, dipping to 30.72 from 32.74; household financial conditions, sliding to 75.15 from 76.65; domestic economic outlook, which fell to 79.17 from 80.65; and employment opportunities, decreasing to 69.12 from 70.53. In contrast, perceptions regarding the timing for stock investments showed notable improvement, rising to 31.2 from 29.11. Other indicators also experienced weakening, such as the timing for real estate purchases, which fell to 92.73 from 94.48, as well as both current and anticipated health conditions, dropping to 84.16 from 85.65 and 78.41 from 79.92, respectively.