Taiwan’s exports year-over-year growth rate decreased slightly to 33.8% from the previous 34.1%, marking a 0.3 percentage point decline. This indicates a marginal slowdown in export activity compared to the previous period.
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The actual export growth was below the analyst estimate of 35.5%, suggesting weaker-than-expected demand for Taiwanese goods. This shortfall may exert downward pressure on Taiwan’s stock market, particularly affecting export-reliant sectors such as technology and manufacturing. The market impact is likely to be short-term, driven by sentiment around global trade dynamics and demand expectations.