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August 14, 2026 | The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead – Light on data and low on clarity

We outline what to look out for in the FOMC minutes, UK CPI and labor market data, and the Riksbank decision. In Asia, we discuss China’s tier-1 activity data and fiscal stimulus prospects, as well as the upcoming BI meeting. Special guest: Akshay Prasad, IWM Head of Investment Products & Advisory Solutions, discusses new initiatives and portfolio construction in volatile markets.

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speakers

Euben Paracuelles

Week Ahead Podcast Host and Chief ASEAN Economist

Jeremy Schwartz

Senior US Economist

Josie Anderson

European Economist

Jing Wang

Asia Economist

Akshay Prasad

Managing Director, Nomura IWM

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