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The United Nations just released its latest economic update, and let’s just say — we’re not exactly racing toward growth.

According to the World Economic Situation and Prospects: March 2025 report, global economic growth is projected to stay at 2.8% this year. That’s the same sluggish pace as 2024. Why? Two words: uncertainty overload.

From rising tariffs to geopolitical tensions, the global economy is navigating stormy seas. Trade flows are tightening. Investment confidence is shaky. And even major engines like the U.S. and China are showing signs of deceleration.

But it’s not all gloom. South Asia — especially India — is bucking the trend with solid growth, offering a reminder that regional momentum still matters in a fractured global picture.

What does this mean for you? Whether you’re an entrepreneur, policymaker, or just someone watching prices at the grocery store climb, the message is clear: global stability isn’t a given. Structural reform, smarter cooperation, and resilience-building are no longer optional — they’re the new economic survival kit.

There was a time when one earner could support an entire family. However, due to escalating costs in the 1970s, it became necessary for wives to enter the workforce. By the 1990s, even two incomes were insufficient, leading families to abandon savings. By the 2000s, with both partners working and no savings, families began borrowing well beyond their means to cope with inflation. This documentary traces the global economic crisis from the Bretton Woods Agreement to the Nixon shock and the Occupy Wall Street movement. It reveals how the U.S. Federal Reserve has led not only the American economy but also the global economy to function much like a Ponzi scheme. Since the pandemic, debt expansion is out of control.