July’s consumer inflation of 1.8% came in slightly below consensus expectations and despite uncertainties surrounding the war in the Middle East, the overall impact on inflation in 2026 is expected to remain under control. Julia Goh, Senior Economist at UOB Malaysia, helps us make sense of the latest consumer numbers.

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July’s consumer inflation of 1.8% came in slightly below consensus expectations and despite uncertainties surrounding the war in the Middle East, the overall impact on inflation in 2026 is expected to remain under control. Julia Goh, Senior Economist at UOB Malaysia, helps us make sense of the latest consumer numbers. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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