BRICS vs. G7: Did a “Historic Moment” Just Happen? An In-Depth Look at Richard Wolff’s Claim Table of Contents Executive Summary What Richard Wolff Actually Said—and Why It Landed Measurement Matters: Nominal GDP vs. PPP (and Why PPP Drives This Story) What the Latest Data Shows (IMF, 2025): BRICS vs. G7 by Share of World GDP The China Factor: Shrinking U.S. Treasury Holdings & Why It Matters India’s Strategic Autonomy: “Mouse vs. Elephant” and U.S. Pressure Trade, Sanctions, and the Multipolar Drift Risks and Constraints Inside BRICS What This Means for Business, Investors, and Policymakers Visuals to Clarify Conclusion FAQs Sources & Further Reading 1) Executive Summary Economist Richard Wolff has described a “historic moment” in the global economy: the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) now generate about 35% of world output , surpassing the G7’s 28% when measured in purchasing-power-parity (PPP) terms. This shift highligh...
Markets Rally on Fed Rate-Cut Hopes: What Weak U.S. Jobs Data Really Means for Stocks, Bonds, and Your Portfolio - Dr. Sanjay kumar pawar Weak U.S. jobs data sharpened expectations the Federal Reserve will cut rates soon—sending stocks up and bond yields down. This in-depth analysis breaks down the data, explains the market mechanics, shows where opportunities and risks lie, and answers common investor questions. Sources: BLS, Federal Reserve, CME, Reuters, Bloomberg, U.S. Treasury. Table of Contents Executive Summary What Just Happened: The Data That Moved Markets Why “Bad News” Sparked a Rally: The Rate-Cut Transmission Mechanism The Bond Market’s Signal: Yields, Term Premiums, and Duration Equities Playbook: Who Benefits—And Who Doesn’t The Dollar, Credit, and Commodities: Second-Order Effects What the Fed Has Said (and Not Said) Key Charts & Data Table Risks to the Rally: Three Things That Could Upend the Narrative Actionable Takeaways FAQ Conclusion...