In India, a demographic golden age dawns
Summary
Marketplace previews a major week for inflation data, noting that core prices remain elevated due to AI demand and tariffs, while energy costs continue to impact consumer goods. The episode also features a segment from "The Age of Work," where hosts revisit Akhil Tapia, a software developer who returned to Mumbai after losing his U.S. visa. In India, the team explores the vibrant economy of Mumbai, interviewing a jewelry shop owner whose business has suffered due to government calls to limit gold purchases amid currency devaluation.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Odoo and University of Illinois MBA
Introduction and upcoming inflation data preview
Analysis of core inflation, AI demand, and tariffs
Nobel Prize news and Wall Street market recap
Interview with Akhil: Returning to India from Utah
Visiting Akhil's home in Mumbai's electronics hub
India's young workforce and changing US perceptions
Exploring Mumbai's massive wholesale markets
Market numbers: Stocks, Indian companies, and FAA
Sponsors: Odoo, Vantage Score, and Illinois MBA
Navigating Mumbai traffic and the Age of Work series
Comparing India and Vietnam economies
Street interview: Pearl necklace artisan in Zaveri Bazaar
Interview with jewelry store owner and his son
Akhil's new video game project and credits
Sponsors: This Is Uncomfortable and Capital One
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