Soft Landings Predicted for Some Economies Despite Rate Hikes, But Inflation and Growth Challenges Remain

Soft landings likely for economies like Australia and the US despite rate hikes, but inflation may remain sticky for some time.
Employers keen to retain staff, so jobless rates unlikely to spike sharply.
Dash to decarbonize underway, with US stealing march on others with carrot approach of green subsidies.
China's growth slowing as real estate woes persist; India taking baton but faces own headwinds.
India transitioning from agriculture to services economy, a path unproven for prosperity.

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