Week ahead: August inflation and trade data in focus, plus major central bank decisions

Malaysia marks Malaysia Day on Sept 16 with financial markets closed, while the Statistics Department is due to release the Consumer Price Index on Sept 18 and August external trade figures. In court, the MACC is expected to charge a former minister over the Tabung Haji Royal Commission findings, Muhyiddin Yassin's Jana Wibawa trial continues, and the Federal Court hears an appeal by PKR and Saifuddin Nasution. Abroad, the US Federal Reserve and Bank of England are expected to announce policy decisions on Sept 17.