Oil price surge threatens wider ASEAN current-account deficits
A sharp rise in oil prices is expected to worsen current-account balances across several ASEAN economies, according to OCBC. The shock could increase import costs and external financing pressure.
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Why it matters
Higher energy costs can weaken regional currencies, widen trade deficits and raise inflation across oil-importing ASEAN economies.
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