Despite a shaky start to the year, the S&P 500 stands only around 2% below a fresh record high. Most investors have maintained a rosy view on everything from the U.S. economy and corporate profits to the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy trajectory.
Urban-rural consumption gap closes further in 2023-24
Consumption inequality between rural and urban India decreased in 2023-24, with notable increases in Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure (MPCE) in both areas. Non-food items