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The MAS uses the exchange rate as its policy tool to curb inflation and support growth, given Singapore’s trade-dependent economy. Separately, Singapore will also release its September nonoil domestic exports data on Friday.

  Malaysia 

  Malaysia will release third-quarter advance GDP figures and September trade data. Economic growth likely slowed to 4.3% in the third quarter from 4.4% in the previous quarter, as leading indicators point to weaker private consumption and softer imports of consumer goods, ANZ economists said. 

  While business approvals rose sharply in the first half, sentiment weakened in the third quarter across manufacturing and services, and slower capital goods imports suggest softer investment growth. Nominal imports fell faster than exports, likely improving net export slightly, though external demand remains subdued, ANZ added. The bank maintained its full-year growth forecast at 4.3%. 

  Malaysia's export growth may remain subdued in September amid global uncertainty and U.S. tariffs imposed in August, said TA Securities analyst Farid Burhanuddin. However, Malaysia's diversified export base, particularly strong trade ties with Asean, China, and other emerging markets, should help offset weaker U.S. demand, he added. 

  India 

  India will release inflation data on Monday, which is widely expected to show that price growth has resumed cooling after an uptick in August. A CPI print below the central bank's target could fuel expectations for more rate cuts ahead. 

  DBS economists forecast headline inflation to have eased to 1.5% on year in September from 2.1% the month before, taking the quarterly average slightly below the RBI's projected 1.8%. 

  "Global energy prices have also been subdued, offsetting the spillover risks from a weak rupee, while precious metals continue to stay buoyant," they said. 

  Wholesale price index data on Tuesday will round out the inflation picture. On Wednesday, attention will turn to trade figures for September, as India remains in talks with the U.S. over tariffs. DBS economists expect exports to moderate, leaving the trade deficit wide at $24 billion. 

  Any references to days are in local times. 

  Write to Emese Bartha at emese.bartha@wsj.com and Jihye Lee at jihye.lee@wsj.com 

  (END) Dow Jones Newswires

  October 12, 2025 17:14 ET (21:14 GMT)
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