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US Social Security bill: Lawmaker wants full retirement benefits at 60 for workers in physically demanding roles- New York’s Staten Island Ferry runs 5.2 miles across the harbor for free, 24 hours a day; the 25-minute ride carries well over 16 million passengers a year
- In 1996, a Colorado ski town opened a free gondola as public transit; nearly 30 years later, it still carries about 3 million riders a year between two towns
- Trump and Xi see tensions flare over AI, trade and Iran but still seek stabilityTrump and Xi are set to meet in Washington as the US-China relationship remains marked by intense competition over AI, trade and technology...22 Sep, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
- The H-1B midterm test: Why Indian tech workers could matter in the US electionsThe 2026 US midterms could make H-1B policy a political test among Indian-American voters, with Trump-era fees and tighter scrutiny affecti...22 Sep, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
- Volatile yen draws intervention watch, other currencies subduedIn response to last week's notable drop, currency markets have been closely monitoring the yen. Reports suggest that Japanese officials are...21 Sep, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
- A Xi-Trump summit deal can throw US carmakers under the China busUS automakers, suppliers and dealers are lobbying the Trump administration to keep Chinese carmakers out of the American market ahead of Pr...19 Sep, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
- Japan raises the bar on residency. Cue the outrageJapan is considering tougher permanent residency rules as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government reshapes immigration policy. Proposed ...18 Sep, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
- Gold prices at Rs 1.52 lakh/10 gram, silver gains Rs 1,000/kg as falling oil lends support. Key levels to trackGold and silver traded mixed on the MCX as a subdued dollar and weaker crude prices offered support amid uncertainty over global interest r...18 Sep, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
- Gold rises slightly on lower oil prices, subdued dollarGold prices witnessed a small rise on Friday, influenced by lower oil costs and a softer dollar backdrop. Traders remain vigilant regarding...18 Sep, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
- UK inflation rises to 5-month high, further pressuring Bank of England to raise rates this yearUnited Kingdom inflation reached a five-month peak in August, driven by fuel prices. This increase moves inflation further from the Bank of...16 Sep, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- Ahead of Fed meeting, Trump says US should have world's lowest interest ratePresident Donald Trump stated the United States should have the world's lowest interest rates. He expressed this view ahead of the Federal ...13 Sep, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
- US consumer prices accelerate in August, push Fed closer to rate hikeIn August, consumer prices surged, strengthening the anticipation of Federal Reserve rate hikes. The core inflation saw its most substantia...12 Sep, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
- US stocks today: Dow Jones soars 600 pts, Nasdaq 1% as oil prices fall amid high August inflationUS stocks rose sharply on Friday after August inflation data showed consumer prices increased 0.4%. The Dow gained 1.23%, S&P 500 1.05% and...11 Sep, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
- Gold climbs on dip buying, Fed hike bets rise after US inflation dataGold prices firmed over one percent on Friday, finding a short-term floor. Strong United States inflation data lifted expectations of a Fed...11 Sep, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
- US consumer inflation picks up in August, up 3.4% YoYIn August, consumer prices in the U.S. surged, mainly due to increasing gasoline prices. This trend elevates the likelihood of an interest ...11 Sep, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- Robots take to Warsaw streets to demand rules protecting human jobsWaving flags, "chanting" slogans, around 30 robots took to the streets of Warsaw on Monday to campaign for AI regulation in front of the Po...11 Sep, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
- Gold lingers near one-week low ahead of US CPI dataAs U.S. rate hike expectations firmed up, gold prices remained near a one-week low. The market is gearing up for the pivotal U.S. consumer ...11 Sep, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
- Cognizant’s US immigration troubles: From visa lawsuits to latest green-card filing suspensionCognizant’s US immigration practices are back under scrutiny after authorities suspended its employment-based green-card filings amid a fed...09 Sep, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
- Holiday Halt: Why NYSE, Nasdaq are closed for trading todayWall Street is closed Monday, September 7, for Labor Day, with trading resuming Tuesday. Investors face a crucial week as stronger August j...07 Sep, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
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