In India, a demographic golden age dawns
Summary
Marketplace looks ahead to a major week of inflation data, analyzing how energy volatility, AI demand, and tariffs are driving core prices. The episode also features a segment from "The Age of Work," following a software developer who returned to Mumbai after losing his U.S. visa, highlighting India’s young workforce and economic challenges. Reporters explore the city’s bustling jewelry markets, speaking with family-run businesses navigating currency devaluation and shifting consumer habits amid global energy shocks.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Odoo and University of Illinois MBA
Marketplace introduction and date
Inflation outlook: CPI, PPI, and core inflation drivers
Nobel Prize in Economics and market recap
The Age of Work: Introduction to India segment
Interview with Akhil: Return to Mumbai from Utah
Touring Akhil's neighborhood and electronics hub
Akhil's perspective on US vs India work culture
India's young workforce and the Zaveri Bazaar market
Market numbers: Stocks, Indian companies, and FAA warning
Sponsors: Odoo, Vantage Score, and Illinois MBA
Walking through Zaveri Bazaar: Heat and chaos
Street jeweler: Family business and daily earnings
Alpukhraj Jewelers: Business challenges and succession
Akhil's new video game project and credits
Sponsors: This Is Uncomfortable and Capital One
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