Lower domestic PPI likely to keep inflation down


Manufacturers are said to be reducing prices to remain competitive due to deflation in China and the trade policies from President-elect Donald Trump.

PETALING JAYA: A lower producer price index (PPI) is expected to persist, thus supporting low inflation levels.

The PPI measures price changes of goods at the producer level.

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