What the Middle East Conflict Could Do to ASEAN's Growth

ASEAN economies are still growing, but cracks are forming. Inflation is rising, stagflation is possible, and intra-regional trade has barely budged in 30 years. What happens if the Middle East conflict drags on? And what will it finally take to boost intra-ASEAN trade?We discuss:Growth Outlook: Why AMRO is sticking to 4% growth even as energy prices climb and supply chains fray — and what could blow that off courseThe Stagflation Threat: What it would actually take for the region to tip into its worst growth-inflation combo since the Covid pandemicA Poly-Risk Crisis: The three biggest risks facing the ASEAN region now. The Integration Gap: Why intra-ASEAN trade has been stuck at 22% for decades, and what would it take to develop trade and investment among ASEAN economies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.