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For two decades, low Asian labour costs suppressed global goods inflation, but ageing populations and rising incomes are eroding that disinflationary impulse. Manufacturing is shifting to capital, technology and power, with AI supply chains concentrated in North Asia. Rising electricity and critical mineral costs are lifting production costs, and strong demand lets firms pass them on. Chinese producer-price deflation persists but no longer anchors the region. Imported goods may provide less disinflation support, leaving central banks reliant on domestic inflation control.
- Institution
- Westpac / Westpac IQ
- Published
- 10/08/2026
- Research topic
- Inflation
- Time horizon
- Not explicitly stated
Key arguments
- Ageing populations and rising incomes are lifting labour costs across Asia, eroding the disinflationary impulse of the past two decades.
- AI supply chains concentrated in North Asia face rising energy and critical mineral costs, which firms pass on due to strong demand.
- Chinese producer-price deflation persists in overcapacity sectors but no longer guarantees lower prices across Asia.
- Production migration to South and Southeast Asia will limit but not replicate China's past disinflationary scale.
Key numbers
- SK Hynix net profit (latest year)
- ₩42.9tn
- SK Hynix net profit (prior year)
- ₩19.8tn
- SK Hynix net profit change
- +117% yr
Main risks
- Forecasts may be affected by incorrect assumptions or known/unknown risks; actual results may differ substantially.
- Central banks may require a longer period of restrictive monetary policy if imported goods provide less disinflation support.
- Chinese deflationary pulse remains important but no longer guarantees lower prices across Asia.
Corresponding source evidence
Illiana Jain Economist, Westpac Group P: +61 403 908 032 E: illiana.jain@westpac.com.au •For two decades, lower labour costs across Asia helped suppress global goods inflation.
•As a result, imported goods may provide less assistance in bringing inflation back to target than they have in the past.
•As a result, achieving inflation targets may require a longer period of restrictive monetary policy than has historically been the case.
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