Dachrahn Wu
Dachrahn Wu is an economics professor at National Central University (NCU) in Taiwan. He specializes in economic trends and consumer behavior, and recently commented on Taiwanese consumer confidence amid potential U.S. tariffs on semiconductors, highlighting the concerns over inflation and the impact of rising electricity prices on the economy.
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Dachrahn Wu, the director of the research center, explained the decline in consumer confidence in stock investments.
Stock investments fall as consumer confidence drops
Taiwan· 2026-05-28Dachrahn Wu, director of the NCU Research Center for Taiwan Economic Development, characterized the CCI as being relatively unchanged.
Consumer confidence drops slightly - Taipei TimesTaiwan· 2026-03-03
National Central University economist Dachrahn Wu said the strength of the manufacturing sector was uneven, with the old economy sector affected by the US tariff measures.
Export-focused manufacturing drove GDP growthTaiwan· 2026-01-12
Dachrahn Wu is the head of the university’s Research Center for Taiwan Economic Development, which conducts the monthly survey.
Consumer confidence inches up on robust exportsTaiwan· 2025-11-27
Dachrahn Wu, director of the NCU Research Center for Taiwan Economic Development, discussed the impact of the AI boom on Taiwan's economy.
Confidence index hits four-month highTaiwan· 2025-09-30Dachrahn Wu, the director of the Research Center for Taiwan Economic Development, commented on the declining consumer confidence in Taiwan.
Consumer confidence keeps falling - Taipei TimesTaiwan· 2025-08-28Dachrahn Wu, director of the National Central University Research Center for Taiwan Economic Development, expressed caution regarding the US job market and its impact on Taiwan's economy.
Excess savings expected to total NT$4.79tn: DGBASTaiwan· 2025-08-19Dachrahn Wu, director of the National Central University Research Center for Taiwan Economic Development, commented on the implications of US President Donald Trump’s tariff policy.
Economists warn on tariffs, weak consumptionTaiwan· 2025-08-18
Dachrahn Wu, head of the university’s Taiwan Economic Development Research Center, attributed the improvement to recent rallies in local stocks.
Consumer confidence index snaps 9-month declineTaiwan· 2025-07-28Dachrahn Wu, director of National Central University’s Research Center for Taiwan Economic Development, commented on the proposed tariffs and their implications for Taiwanese firms.
Mexico tariff not finalized: expertsTaiwan· 2025-07-13
NCU economics professor Dachrahn Wu said the dual pressures of an appreciating New Taiwan dollar and tariff-related uncertainty are weighing heavily on exporter sentiment.
NDC business monitor turns to greenTaiwan· 2025-06-27
Dachrahn Wu, director of the National Central University Research Center for Taiwan Economic Development, discussed the NT dollar's appreciation.
Central bank likely to hold rates: expertTaiwan· 2025-06-08
Dachrahn Wu is the director of the university’s Research Center for Taiwan Economic Development, which conducted the survey.
Consumer confidence slide continues - Taipei TimesTaiwan· 2025-05-27
Dachrahn Wu blamed the confidence retreat on US President Donald Trump’s hostile trade policy and its potential impact on the global supply chain.
Consumer confidence weakens further - Taipei TimesTaiwan· 2025-04-29Dachrahn Wu, an economics professor at NCU, commented on the potential impact of US tariffs on Taiwanese chipmakers.
Economy shows steady growth: NDCTaiwan· 2025-02-27