DBS Group Research
May 10, 2026
The Week Ahead
Weekly UpdateMacro Economic IndicatorsRates Govt BondsFXEnergyInformation Technology
DBS reports that April inflation is trending higher across major Asian economies like China and India due to rising oil and commodity prices. Meanwhile, regional growth, particularly in Malaysia, remains robust while central banks generally maintain current policy stances.
Key Takeaways
- 1.China's April CPI is expected to rise to 1.3% yoy, driven by higher energy and industrial product prices resulting from the Middle East conflict.
- 2.India's April inflation is projected to jump to 3.9% yoy as food and transport costs rise, though the RBI is not expected to tighten policy immediately.
- 3.Malaysia's 1Q26 final GDP is anticipated to confirm strong growth above 5% yoy, supported by domestic demand and AI-driven exports.
Table of Contents
- KEY DATA RELEASES AND EVENTS NEXT WEEK
- KEY FORECASTS FOR THE COMING WEEK
- FORTHCOMING DATA RELEASES
- GROWTH, INFLATION, POLICY RATES & FX FORECASTS
- INTEREST RATE FORECASTS
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Authors
Taimur BaigSamuel Tse
Securities
South China Composite Index
Themes
Inflationary Pressure from EnergyResilient Asian GrowthCentral Bank Policy Inertia
Regions
Asia PacificEuropeNorth AmericaChinaIndiaMalaysia