The US annual inflation rate increased for the second consecutive month, reaching 2.7% in November 2024, up from 2.6% in October, aligning with forecasts. The rise reflects partially the low base effects from the previous year.
Food costs were up 2.4% compared with one year ago, after increasing by 2.1% YoY last month.
Energy costs decreased by 3.2% YoY, after decreasing by 4.9% YoY in September. Energy prices increased by 2.2% on a MoM base.
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As companies reconfigure their global supply chains, foreign direct investment (FDI) into Southeast Asia continues to trend upwards, with net inflows reaching approximately $85 billion so far this year. According to Bloomberg data, there has been an increase in capital inflows across all Southeast Asian markets over the past three quarters.
The region has consistently demonstrated resilience and a reliable economic per...