Asia Week Ahead

The report previews key economic events across Asia, focusing on a likely hawkish tilt from the Bank of Korea and upcoming inflation and industrial data from Japan, China, and Taiwan.

Key Takeaways

• 1.The Bank of Korea is expected to hold rates at 2.5% but shift to a more hawkish stance, potentially signaling future hikes.
• 2.Japan's CPI is expected to rise modestly as underlying price pressures build, despite previously soft data.
• 3.Taiwan's industrial output is showing a significant divide, with electronics and semiconductors booming while other sectors lag.

Table of Contents

• Asia week ahead: Rate decision in Korea and key data from Japan, China, Taiwan
• Asia Research highlights of the week
• South Korea: Bank of Korea may signal hawkish tilt
• Japan: CPI to rise modestly amid increasing pressures
• China: Industrial profits to offer peak at enterprise health
• Taiwan: Divergence in growth between sectors
• Key events in Asia next week
• Author
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