India remains outside the US-led Pax Silica coalition as global powers race to secure critical minerals and semiconductor supply chains.(Representing image) Table of Contents Introduction: A Strategic Snub or Structural Reality? What Is Pax Silica? Explaining the New US-Led Coalition Why Critical Minerals and Semiconductors Matter in 2025 India–US Trade Relations: Promise Without Closure China Factor: The Geopolitics Behind Pax Silica Why India Is Not Part of Pax Silica—Key Economic Reasons India’s Strengths and Weak Links in the Critical Minerals Supply Chain Lessons From the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) Economic Implications for India Strategic Options for India Going Forward Data Snapshot: Global Critical Minerals and Semiconductor Value Chain Expert Views and Policy Signals What This Means for Global Supply Chain Realignment Conclusion: Exclusion Today, Opportunity Tomorrow? Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Sources and References 1. Introduction: A ...
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...