India’s Inequality Debate and the World Bank’s Bold Claims: A Deep Dive Table of Contents Introduction Understanding Inequality: A Primer The World Bank Report: April 2025 – What It Says The Gini Coefficient: Decoding India’s Low Inequality Ranking India’s Poverty Trajectory Since 2011-12 Dissecting the Data: Income vs Consumption Inequality Ground Realities: Why Critics Are Skeptical Contradictory Narratives: Government vs Independent Studies Economic Mobility and the Emerging Middle Class Expert Opinions and Think Tank Analyses Visualizing Inequality: Data Charts and Trends Insights and Implications Conclusion FAQs 1. Introduction India’s Inequality Debate: Progress or Illusion? Inequality in India isn’t just a statistic—it’s a lived reality. For decades, it has shaped the daily lives of millions, influencing everything from access to education and healthcare to job opportunities and social mobility. It’s a subject that has divided economists, stirred political deb...
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...