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Taiwan Lifts 2026 Growth Outlook to More Than 9% on AI Hunger

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Taiwan raised its economic growth forecast for this year, citing stronger demand for tech goods in the AI era. The upgrade comes despite concerns that the Iran war could lift energy costs, indicating the tech demand tailwind is currently outweighing geopolitical energy risks. The headline is supportive for Taiwan's growth outlook but is likely to have limited immediate market-wide impact.

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Taiwan raised its economic growth forecast for this year, citing stronger demand for tech goods in the AI era. The upgrade comes despite concerns that the Iran war could lift energy costs, indicating the tech demand tailwind is currently outweighing geopolitical energy risks. The headline is supportive for Taiwan's growth outlook but is likely to have limited immediate market-wide impact.

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