China’s inflation rates are higher than expected, but not enough to stop more easing. The US dollar is rising with higher US growth expectations, for now. And Philippines’ GDP is much weaker than forecasts.

In our Deep-Dive interview, ANZ’s Chief Economist for Southeast Asia and India, Sanjay Mathur, explains why consumers in the region have responded so weakly to rate cuts this time around.

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