Taiwan’s consumer confidence index edged up to 62.47 in April 2026 from March’s more than three-year low of 62.3, pointing to only a modest improvement in sentiment as external uncertainties continued to weigh on outlook, particularly escalating risks linked to the Middle East conflict. Most core sub-indicators strengthened, including views on domestic economic conditions (79.67 vs 79.27 in February), household finances (76.39 vs 76.05), stock investment prospects (23.09 vs 22.88), and labor market expectations (71.0 vs 70.18). In contrast, willingness to purchase durable goods softened (92.33 vs 93.01), while perceptions of price levels remained subdued (32.32 vs 32.4). Elsewhere, sentiment on current (83.16 vs 83.1) and expected health conditions (78.01 vs 77.64) improved slightly, though the timing for real estate purchases declined (89.23 vs 89.5), highlighting lingering caution among consumers.