Sumana Rajarethnam, Director, Southeast Asia, Economist Intelligence Corporate Network weighs in on whether Singapore's core and headline inflation numbers for September were in line with expectations; the categories that have witnessed the steepest price gains this year; whether Singapore's recent manufacturing performance is fuelling hopes of a turnaround; how GST hikes will impact inflation in 2024; and the impact of green inflation on everyday spending habits.

He is also the Co-Founder of Mybasket.sg, an inflation tool that helps individuals understand their spending patterns and plan their finances better.

Presented by Emaad Akhtar

Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)