S&P Global Ratings anticipates that the new regulations in Gold-Backed Loans will necessitate business model adjustments for lenders, with nimble players likely to gain a competitive edge.
As the US Federal Reserve gears up for its latest policy announcements, economists and market experts believe that the central bank is likely to keep interest rates unchanged, while keeping the door open for future rate cuts later this year.
The United States and Taiwan are expected to retain a joint military superiority over China in the Taiwan Strait should Beijing pursue aggression against Taiwan in 2027, as many have anticipated, according to former head of US Pacific Command, Dennis Blair, as reported by Focus Taiwan.
The implementation of the new carbon emissions reduction goals submitted by governments in advance of the November 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) is likely to fall short of the Paris Agreement's targets, potentially impacting a wide array of industries, according to recent report
Electric vehicles (EVs), along with hybrid passenger vehicles and electric two-wheelers, are likely to face the most impact from China's recent restrictions on rare earth materials (REMs), according to a report by Nuvama.
India's trade performance in May 2025 has shown strength and stability, even in the face of uncertain global conditions, according to views shared by industry experts and economists.
Shobhit Katiyar, Senior Scientist, IMD Himachal Pradesh says, "In the last 24 hours, light to moderate rain has been observed at many places in Himachal. In the last 24 hours, thundershowers have also been recorded at some places. No heat wave conditions have been recorded anywhere."
According to IMD, isolated heavy rains are likely in Kokan, Goa and middle part of Maharashtra, Saurashtra and Kutch during June 18 to 21. Meanwhile, Gujarat can experience light to moderate rainfall from June 16 to 17.
Non-performing assets (NPAs) in India's banking system are likely to increase slightly in the first half of FY26, mainly due to rising stress in the retail loan segment, particularly unsecured personal and microfinance loans, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to ease interest rates further after a brief pause as the country may require additional liquidity injection in the second half of the financial year 2025-26 (H2 FY26), according to a report titled Ionic Wealth by Angel One.
Aviation expert and experienced pilot Captain Steeeve has suggested that the crash of Air India flight AI171 was likely linked to many reasons rather than a direct engine failure, based on his review of visual evidence and aircraft characteristics.