Asia Week Ahead: China's Q2 GDP, BOK Decision, India Inflation

China's economic data will take center stage this week, with investors closely watching second-quarter GDP and June activity data for fresh clues on the health of the world's second-largest economy as it enters the second half of the year. Singapore and Malaysia will also release their second-quarter GDP estimates, offering a broader snapshot of regional growth. Inflation will remain in focus as India and Malaysia publish consumer and wholesale price data, providing further insight into price pressures. Markets will also be watching the Bank of Korea's latest monetary policy decision. Here's what to watch in the week ahead. MONDAY, July 13 India will report June inflation numbers later today. Following a 3.93% reading in May, Trading Economics is expecting a slight uptick to 4.0%. TUESDAY, July 14 Singapore will publish its advance Q2 GDP estimate. Goldman Sachs expects the economy to grow 5.2% year over year in the April-to-June period, slowing from 6.0% in the first quarter. Meanwhile, China's June trade figures will be closely watched as tensions between Beijing and the European Union over rising Chinese exports intensify. ING economists forecast export growth of about.