Taiwan's export orders up a measly 0.5%
Japan and Europe markets weakened.
According to BBVA Research, Taiwan’s August export orders recorded a year-over-year gain of 0.5% y/y for the second straight month (BBVA: 0.9% y/y; consensus: 1.3% y/y).
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On a sequential basis after seasonal adjustment, exports orders advanced by 1.0% m/m sa after a rebound in the previous month (2.9% m/m sa).
Orders across the major export markets (China/HK, ASEAN and US) have been improving, but have weakened to Japan and Europe. Overall, the data are encouraging, as they suggest an improvement in external demand for the Asia region.