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  Prologue: The Trade War That Shook the World In 2018, a war erupted. Not with tanks, not with missiles, but with tariffs and technology bans. The battlefield? Global trade. The warriors? The United States and China. And the man who declared this war? None other than Donald J. Trump. For decades, China had been the factory of the world, supplying cheap goods to the U.S. and enjoying a massive trade surplus. But Trump decided to flip the script. He slammed China with heavy tariffs, blacklisted tech companies, and waged an economic war that sent shockwaves across the world. This wasn’t just a simple trade dispute, it was a full-blown battle for economic dominance. But here’s the real question: As the U.S. and China locked horns, could India quietly position itself as the next global superpower? Could India turn this war into an opportunity to rise like never before? Chapter 1: How the U.S. Became the World’s Economic Superpower 1. Post-WWII Economic Boom After World War II, while mo...

Imagine a bustling digital arena where fortunes are made and lost in the blink of an eye. Welcome to the stock market, the ultimate battleground of wealth, risk, and strategy. It’s not just a place where people gamble on stocks. It’s a sophisticated financial ecosystem where companies, investors, and institutions come together to shape the global economy. But how does it actually work? Let’s break it down in a way that makes sense. What is the Stock Market? At its core, the stock market is a marketplace where shares of publicly traded companies are bought and sold. Think of it like an online bazaar where investors trade ownership pieces of companies such as Apple, Tesla, or Tata Motors. The price of these shares fluctuates based on demand, supply, and a mix of economic and psychological factors. The stock market plays a crucial role in the economy by allowing companies to raise capital for growth while giving investors a chance to earn returns on their investments. How Does the Stock M...