The pulse of our world in 2025, a world where the economy feels like it’s holding its breath. This is about the lives behind the numbers, the warnings we’re missing, and the steps we can take to navigate what’s coming. From Lagos to Ohio to Delhi.

You’re earning a decent salary, living in a bustling city, sipping overpriced coffee, and yet, your bank account feels like it’s on a perpetual diet. You’re not alone. India’s middle class is caught in a chilling economic paradox, one where your paycheck, no matter how “stable,” might be the very thing dragging you into a financial abyss.

Imagine waking up to find your money is worth less, your savings are eroding, and your dreams slipping further away. Inflation, the silent thief, doesn’t strike everyone equally. It’s a shape-shifter, punishing some while rewarding others. As we stand in 2025, with global economies teetering and growth stories under scrutiny, what does inflation hold for all of us?