The world’s two largest economies may have hit pause on their trade war, but the truce is fragile, and the data rolling out this week could tell us just how shaky things really are.

In light of China’s August trade and inflation numbers and the all-important Fed meeting, where a rate cut now looks more likely than ever, what does this all mean for markets, from bond yields and equities? And how should investors be reading the signals amid so much uncertainty?

Dan Koh finds out with Barnabas Gan, Group Chief Economist & Head, Market Research, RHB Bank