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The World Bank estimates that over half a billion Indians, or nearly 40% of the country's population, now live in urban areas - a staggering rise from 1960 when merely 70 million Indians lived in cities.
From BBC
With rising rents, a tough job market and pay cheques stretched to the limit, some young Britons are choosing to build their futures overseas.
From BBC
Steakhouse operators say their customers tend to be more affluent and can pay up, but the operators still have plenty of complaints about rising prices.
Another detail that might give some investors pause: The S&P 500 has risen by more than 80% since the start of 2023, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
From MarketWatch
All this comes against the backdrop of costs that have been rising for years.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
