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WHAT'S NEW?: Moves away from traditional, hierarchical, full-time structures towards a gig and shared economy continue apace. New models of virtual working and work anywhere, anytime for anybody are likely to grow dramatically in the coming years.

• [New] Global bond markets remain volatile, with rising yields early in 2025 providing selective opportunities, but recent declines warrant a more cautious approach to duration and credit risk. Seeking Alpha
• [New] U.S. final assembly vehicles are expected to make up 54.8% of sales in June, up 1.4 percentage points from a year ago. CBT News
• [New] New-vehicle retail sales for the first half of 2025 are projected to reach 6,674,800 units, an increase of 7.5% from a year ago. CBT News
• [New] Russia will likely leverage North Korean workers to drastically increase its drone production numbers, and North Korean workers will have the opportunity to learn and export valuable drone development, manufacture, and operation lessons. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] Companies must now embed sustainability into their core strategy, ensure robust internal controls, and disclose ESG risks transparently, making ESG compliance not just a legal necessity, but a strategic imperative in India's evolving corporate governance regime. Lawvs - Legal Law Jobs portal in Delhi
• [New] Russia's ongoing efforts to expand drone production are having a more immediate impact on the frontline in Ukraine, although Russia will continue to benefit from enhanced drone production capabilities during any future conflict. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] Trump was referring to Canada's digital services tax, which was enacted last year and forecast to bring in Can $5.9 billion (U.S. $4.2 billion) over five years. hurriyetdailynews.com
• [New] The world of defence technology is undergoing rapid evolution, with high-speed aerial threat interception becoming a focal point of advanced military strategies. leander frigate Ship
• [New] The automotive industry in China will still maintain a stable and positive development trend in 2025 with sales of domestic automobiles expected to be approximately 32.9 million vehicles (including exports). ETAuto
• [New] Chinese companies will redirect their exports to other markets to partially offset the drop in sales to the US (a 20% decrease in 2025 would represent USD 100 billion in Chinese goods, or 0.4% of total global exports). economic-research.bnpparibas.com
• [New] The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston estimates that new tariffs could add a minimum of 0.5 percentage point to core Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index inflation, with potential for much higher impacts depending on how businesses adjust their pricing strategies. ROGER MONTGOMERY
• [New] The combination of production cuts and potential trade barriers could create a perfect storm for silicon markets in the second half of 2025, with impacts felt across multiple industrial sectors. Discovery Alert
• [New] Industry Alert: The sudden production cuts in Xinjiang represent one of the most significant disruptions to regional silicon metal supply in recent months, with potential implications for global supply chains if sustained through Q3 2025. Discovery Alert
• [New] By leveraging HROne's direct China EOR, PEO, and payroll services, international businesses can ensure compliance, manage HR risks, and recruit top talent without establishing a legal entity. HRONE
• [New] China and Russia are similarly expanding their satellite networks, increasing the potential for competition and conflict. SSBCrack News
• [New] Unless the UK took action to reduce the rebate rates levied on branded medicines sales, it could lose £1.9 billion investment in R&D spending in 2028, with a cumulative £5.7 billion of R&D investment lost between 2024 and 2028. Pharmaphorum
• TfL says that the first of the 54 brand-new DLR trains will start to enter service later this year, and when enough new trains are in service, they will restore the full timetable and ultimately deliver more frequent and reliable services across the DLR network. IanVisits
• Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation confirmed attacks took place on its Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz sites, but insisted its nuclear programme will not be stopped. SKY
• The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran confirmed that attacks took place on its Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz sites, but it insisted that its nuclear program will not be stopped. The Boston Globe
• Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation has issued a statement saying the attacks on its nuclear sites violate international law and has threatened legal action. The Sydney Morning Herald
• After plummeting post-Liberation Day, U.S. equity markets have climbed higher on hopes that pauses on tariffs will lead to trade deals, making any economic impact short-lived. Commonwealth Financial Network
• As doubt remains over the Chinese markets' accessibility, American beef exporters should actively seek new opportunities and take proactive steps to remain resilient amid potential future trade shifts. JD Supra

Last updated: 30 June 2025