The retail and consumer sector roared back to life thanks to further easing of restrictions. But the new challenge is rising cost as noted by the 5 year high inflation rate of 2.8%. What does that mean for the consumer sector and which stocks will outperform in this environment? Syifaa’ Mahsuri Ismail, Equity Research Analyst, Hong Leong Investment Bank tells us.

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