The public’s optimism index for the economic climate rose to 18.2, while the outlook index rose to 5.1. The survey also asked respondents about their expectations for Taiwan’s economic growth and inflation this year. However, Taiwanese appear slightly more cautious about economic growth and more concerned about inflation. The survey showed the public’s expectation for GDP growth averaged 6.54 percent, with 59 percent expecting it to top 6 percent. About 21 percent said the broader economic outlook would be the key catalyst influencing inflation.
