First quarter likely to record 13% GDP surge

Central Bank forecasts 7.28% growth for 2026

Estimate for last year revised to 8.68%

12.68 % expansion in 4th quarter highest in 38 years

Full impact of US tariffs will emerge

Cooling investment in AI likely to be major factor next year

Economy expanded 8.01% during second quarter

Demand for AI products and cars will be strong in second half of 2025

Strong demand for AI products favors Taiwan

Growth level depends on US tariffs, exchange rates