AEJ Week Ahead China inflation and credit data, India inflation, and Singapore and Malaysia GDP
- **China Inflation & Credit Outlook**: CPI at 0.9% yoy (above consensus), PPI at 4.0% yoy (above consensus), RMB loans down RMB100bn signaling credit slowdown and decelerating industrial activity.
- **India Inflation & RBI Policy**: Core inflation at 4.3% yoy (energy/gold/silver driven), RBI held rates at 5.25% with dovish stance and delayed 2026 hike call (50bp pushback).
- **ASEAN GDP Revisions**: Singapore Q2 GDP revised up to 5.9% YoY (industrial/construction strength), Malaysia Q2 GDP at 5.9% YoY (agricultural weakness), both with upward/downward full-year forecasts.
- **Hong Kong GDP Forecast Revised Down**: Q2 2026 growth at +4.3% (below consensus), full-year cut to 4.4% (from 4.6%) due to inventory slowdown and consumption moderation.