# Taiwan Economic Confidence Survey Shows Growth Benefits

> Taiwan's economic growth survey reveals 49% of households feel positive financial impact from growth, with 42% citing investment gains.
- Title: Taiwan Economic Confidence Survey Shows Growth Benefits
- Summary: Taiwan's economic growth survey reveals 49% of households feel positive financial impact from growth, with 42% citing investment gains. 49% of Taiwan…
- Keywords: taiwan, cathay financial, economic confidence, household finances, investment gains, stock market, inflation expectations, economic growth, finance, markets, Economic, Confidence
- Source: BigGo Finance — https://finance.biggo.com/news/bb5cab04-5ae8-4f09-8b35-36d885f17033
- Author: BigGo Finance
- Published: 2026-10-20T04:05:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: taiwan, cathay financial, economic confidence, household finances, investment gains, stock market, inflation expectations, economic growth, finance, markets
## Survey Results
Cathay Financial Holding's October National Economic Confidence Survey shows 49% of respondents believe economic growth has positively impacted household finances.
## Benefit Distribution
15% report clear financial benefit, 34% partial benefit, 32% no noticeable effect, and 14% say finances worsened.
## Investment Gains
42% of respondents attribute financial benefits to stock and fund investment gains, while 10% cite higher wages.
## Inflation Expectations
Respondents expect inflation of 2.52% this year, with 52% anticipating it will exceed 2.5%.
## Economic Forecast
Respondents forecast this year's economic growth rate at 10.94%, close to Taiwan's Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics estimate of 11.05%.
## Stock Market Optimism
Taiwan stock market optimism index rose to 55.0, a record high, with risk appetite index climbing to 35.0.
## Wage Expectations
Wage expectation index hit a record high of 25.3, driving improved willingness to spend.
## Market Impact
The U.S.-Iran conflict and rate-hike expectations temporarily affected the market before rebounding with Meta's AI application.
## Key takeaway

49% of Taiwan households report economic growth improving finances, with 42% attributing benefits to investment gains.