The Week Ahead - Earnings, GDP, China loan, US FOMC

Reserves: Bank Negara is expected to release its international reserves figures on Friday. Reserves: Bank Negara is expected to release its international reserves figures on Friday.

Spotlight on corporate earnings

CORPORATE earnings will be a focus for investors in view of the economic data releases in the week ahead.

Some of the earnings expected include those of Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd, Malakoff Corp Bhd, Heineken Malaysia Bhd and IOI Corp Bhd.