A packed slate of economic releases will steer Asia's markets this week, with investors watching fresh GDP readings, inflation gauges, and trade figures from Japan, Thailand, and Singapore for signals on regional growth resilience.

Japan's latest data will offer a clearer view of domestic demand and the path ahead for the Bank of Japan, while Thailand's sharp third-quarter slowdown will test whether the region's tourism- and export-driven economies can maintain momentum into next year.

Across the region, labour-market indicators, central-bank decisions, and external-sector reports from Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Taiwan will help shape views on currency pressures, household spending, and electronics-led export cycles.

Here's a day-by-day look at the key data to watch across Asia this week.

MONDAY, Nov. 17

Japan's economy contracted 0.4% in the July-September quarter, or 1.8% on an annualised basis, weighed down by soft household spending and a steep decline in housing investment, according to preliminary Cabinet Office data.

Private consumption rose 0.1%, while residential investment fell 9.4%. Economists expect the figures are unlikely to shift the BOJ's policy path, with inflation trends expected to remain the dominant factor, according to a Reuters report.

Thailand's economic growth slowed to 1.2% in the third quarter from 2.8% previously, as weaker factory output and softer tourist arrivals dragged on activity.

Gross domestic product contracted 0.6% from the prior quarter, deeper than the 0.3% drop forecast in a Bloomberg survey, with authorities expecting further softness into year-end and early 2026.

Singapore's home sales rebounded to their highest level in over a year, with developers selling around 2,424 private units during the month, according to data released by the Urban Redevelopment Authority on Monday.

Singapore's non-oil domestic exports grew 22.2% year over year in October, following a 7% increase in the previous month, according to data released by Enterprise Singapore.

TUESDAY, Nov. 18

Australian bond markets will look to the Reserve Bank of Australia's October meeting minutes for signals on the growth and inflation outlook.

Westpac expects the minutes to highlight a patient policy stance, with policymakers likely to emphasise caution around wages and persistent price pressures.

Meanwhile, Hong Kong will release labour-market figures for the August-October period, with the jobless rate expected to ease to 3.8% from 3.9%, according to Trading Economics.

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19

Australia will release the October Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading Index, with the annualised growth rate expected to hold near 0.04%, indicating output is likely to track around the trend in early 2026.

The third-quarter Wage Price Index is also due, with wages forecast to rise 0.8% quarter-on-quarter, matching the prior reading and slightly above the 0.7% increase seen earlier in the year. Analysts say a smaller minimum-wage adjustment is contributing to a broader moderation in wage momentum.

Japan's October trade data and September machinery orders are due, offering an updated read on export momentum and capital-spending trends.

Bank Indonesia will announce its policy decision, with analysts widely expecting the central bank to keep rates unchanged to support the rupiah.

Citi's Helmi Arman said ongoing bond outflows and narrow yield differentials may prompt Bank Indonesia to hold rather than cut, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Malaysia's October trade report will be released, with markets watching whether electrical and electronics shipments continue to offset tariff-driven weakness in other sectors.

THURSDAY, Nov. 20

China's loan-prime rate announcement will headline the day, with ING economists expecting no change from the People's Bank of China.

The Bank of Japan is scheduled to conduct outright JGB purchases, a move aimed at helping stabilise domestic bond markets amid recent yield volatility.

Singapore will publish its third-quarter trade performance review and final gross domestic product figures, with analysts expecting an upward revision to around 3.5% year-on-year from the 2.9% advance estimate.

Taiwan's October export orders are due, with ING expecting strong tech-led growth to ease slightly to 27.2% year-on-year.

Reserve Bank of Australia chief economist Sarah Hunter is also set to speak, with Westpac expecting her remarks to maintain a cautious tone as service-sector inflation remains firm and underlying demand shows few signs of cooling.

FRIDAY, Nov. 21

Japan's October consumer-price report will be closely watched. ING expects inflation to accelerate across goods and services, though some forecasts see headline CPI easing toward 3.0% from 3.2% and core CPI stabilising near 3.0%.

Australia's November S&P Global flash PMIs are due, offering an early read on activity across the manufacturing and services sectors. The figures will provide a timely update on demand conditions and cost pressures heading into year-end.

Taiwan's final third-quarter GDP reading is also due on Friday, with markets watching whether the revision confirms the strong expansion amid robust tech demand and resilient external shipments.

Malaysia will release October inflation data, with ANZ's Khoon Goh forecasting a slight uptick to 1.6%.

Indonesia's October money-supply figures and Taiwan's final third-quarter GDP reading are also due.

South Korea will publish October producer-price data, with PPI forecast to rise around 1.3%, according to analysts.

New Zealand will report its October trade balance, with Westpac expecting a seasonal lift in exports to help narrow the deficit.

India will release its HSBC flash PMIs for November, with the composite index expected to remain close to last month's 59.7, according to Trading Economics.

Macau's October inflation report, India's weekly foreign-exchange-reserves update, and Thailand's monthly car-sales figures will round off the week.