Asia week ahead: Indian rate decision, key data on Philippines, Japan, Taiwan · THINK Economic and financial analysis
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亚洲一周前瞻：印度利率决议，菲律宾、日本、台湾关键数据 · THINK 经济与金融分析
Core conclusion · Tlines extraction
The RBI is widely expected to begin tightening with a 25bp hike to 5.5%, as rising oil and food prices push CPI above target. Philippine inflation is seen rising to 6.8% YoY on fuel and El Niño food pressures. Japan's data point to weak consumption and a wider current account surplus, while Taiwan's export growth is forecast at 47.3% YoY on semiconductor demand.
- Institution
- ING THINK
- Published
- 10/02/2026
- Research topic
- Crude Oil (WTI) · Inflation · USD/JPY
- Time horizon
- Not explicitly stated
Key arguments
- RBI expected to hike 25bp to 5.5% to anchor inflation expectations despite supply-driven shock.
- Philippine inflation to rise to 6.8% YoY in September on fuel and El Niño-related food pressures.
- Japan's household spending remains weak, declining 3.6% YoY, while current account surplus widens on overseas investment income.
- Taiwan's export growth forecast to strengthen to 47.3% YoY, supported by semiconductor demand.
Key numbers
- RBI policy rate expected
- 5.5%
- Philippines September inflation YoY
- 6.8%
- Japan household spending YoY
- -3.6%
- Taiwan export growth YoY
- 47.3%
- Japan current account surplus
- JPY 3150bn
Main risks
- RBI's guidance on the extent and duration of tightening could surprise markets.
- Philippine inflation may exceed forecasts if food and fuel pressures intensify.
- Japan's weak household spending may persist, weighing on domestic demand.
Corresponding source evidence
Rising oil and a sharp pickup in food prices are expected to push CPI inflation back above the RBI's target range in the fourth quarter.
While the inflation shock is largely supply-driven, we expect the RBI to raise rates to prevent inflation expectations from de-anchoring.
Philippines: Inflation to rise on food and fuel pressures Fuel and El Niño-related food price pressures are likely to push Philippine inflation higher to 6.8% year-on-year in September, from 6.1% in August.
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