The Week Ahead

Latest edition · August 28, 2026

260828 insights week ahead

DBS previews the coming week's macro data and central bank meetings across Asia, projecting Bank Negara Malaysia to maintain its policy rate at 2.75%. Key economic prints include resilient export figures from South Korea and Vietnam, resilient 1QFY27 GDP in India, and mixed regional inflation updates.

DBS's 'The Week Ahead' reviews scheduled macroeconomic events and forecasts across Asia for late August and early September 2026. Bank Negara Malaysia is expected to hold its Overnight Policy Rate at 2.75% on September 3, supported by stable inflation (1.8% in July) and robust ~5% GDP growth. South Korea and Vietnam continue to exhibit strong tech-driven export momentum, although South Korea's export growth is moderating from peak AI cycle levels. Meanwhile, India's 1QFY27 GDP is anticipated to confirm resilient domestic activity despite geopolitical disruptions, and regional inflation dynamics show steady prints in Indonesia and elevated levels in the Philippines.

Key takeaways from the latest edition

• 1.Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep its Overnight Policy Rate unchanged at 2.75% as inflation remains contained and economic growth holds near 5%.
• 2.India's 1QFY27 GDP is expected to demonstrate resilience against geopolitical shocks, supported by services sector strength and consumption gauges.
• 3.South Korea and Vietnam continue to see robust export growth driven by tech/AI demand, although South Korea's AI supercycle export growth may be past its peak.

What this series covers

• KEY DATA RELEASES AND EVENTS NEXT WEEK
• KEY FORECASTS FOR THE COMING WEEK
• CENTRAL BANK MEETINGS
• FORTHCOMING DATA RELEASES
• GROWTH, INFLATION, POLICY RATES & FX FORECASTS
• POLICY INTEREST RATES, EOP
• EXCHANGE RATES, EOP
• INTEREST RATE FORECASTS
• ECONOMICS & STRATEGY

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