Asian stocks advanced, mirroring Wall Street’s record highs driven by a tech surge and strong corporate earnings. Investors are closely watching the US-China summit and geopolitical developments in Iran, while inflation concerns fuel bets on Federal Reserve rate hikes next year.
Patchy rains may hit rural lending, banks stay cautious
Bankers are closely watching monsoon rains and their impact on rural credit. Uneven rainfall poses inflation risks for summer crops and rural incomes. A strong