Report published August 28, 2026
DBS The Week Ahead: Asia Central Bank Watch, India GDP & Regional Trade Forecasts (Aug 2026)
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- Issuer
- DBS Group Research
- Report date
- August 28, 2026
- Analysis as of
- Not stated in source
Authors / editors: Taimur Baig (Chief Economist), Nathan Chow (Senior Economist)
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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.
Key Takeaways
- 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.
Table of Contents
- 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
Report data
KEY FORECASTS FOR THE COMING WEEK
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Policy Rate (BNM) | 2.75% | DBS forecast for Bank Negara Malaysia policy meeting |
| India GDP Growth (2Q) | 7.5 % y/y | DBS forecast vs 7.8% previous |
| South Korea Exports (Aug) | 64.4 % y/y | DBS forecast vs 62.8% y/y previous |
| US Nonfarm Payrolls Change | 50 k | DBS forecast for US change in nonfarm payrolls vs -23k previous |
| Vietnam Exports (Aug) | 27.0 % y/y | DBS forecast vs 25.0% y/y previous |
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Reported Data Context
- Overnight Policy Rate (BNM): 2.75 % (Sep 3, 2026) · Source: DBS Group Research
- India GDP Growth (2Q): 7.5 % y/y (2Q) · Source: DBS Group Research
- South Korea Exports (Aug): 64.4 % y/y (August 2026) · Source: DBS Group Research
- US Nonfarm Payrolls Change: 50 k (August 2026) · Source: DBS Group Research
- Vietnam Exports (Aug): 27.0 % y/y (August 2026) · Source: DBS Group Research