Asia Week Ahead

This report previews upcoming central bank rate decisions in Asia and provides an outlook on the Japanese, Australian, Philippine, Indonesian, Chinese, and Taiwanese economies. Key themes include potential monetary tightening in Japan and the Philippines against a backdrop of slowing Chinese economic activity.

Key Takeaways

• 1.Several Asian central banks, including Japan, Australia, Indonesia, Taiwan, and the Philippines, are set to announce interest rate decisions.
• 2.The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its policy rate to 1.0% and provide updates on its JGB purchase plan.
• 3.China is showing signs of a second-quarter economic slowdown, with retail sales and fixed asset investments expected to deteriorate.

Table of Contents

• Asia week ahead: Rate meetings in Japan, Australia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Philippines
• Asia Research highlights of the week
• Japan: BOJ to tighten and disclose JGB purchase plans
• Australia: RBA to hold rates as downside risks increase
• Philippines: BSP to hike rates by 25bps amid higher inflation
• Indonesia: BI to keep rates steady after off-cycle hike
• China: Continued economic slowdown expected
• Taiwan: CBC to hold, but may open door on future hikes
• Key events in Asia next week

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