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- America In Focus: Unemployment rate climbs, mortgage rate hits nearly 3 year high
The US economy showed mixed signals over the past week, with consumer confidence falling to its lowest level since 2014 and mortgage rates ...
US adds disappointing 29,000 jobs and unemployment ticks up to 4.2% in SeptemberThe U.S. job market saw a sharp decline, with only 29,000 new positions added last month, pushing the unemployment rate up slightly to 4.2%...
U.S. hiring stalls at 29,000, yet Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq surge: Why Wall Street welcomed September’s weak jobs reportUS jobs report and markets: The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September, far below the 90,000 economists expected. Unemployment also edged...
How much money is considered rich in America? $2.3 million may be the benchmark, but where you live changes everythingThere is no number that suddenly makes a person rich. Still, Americans have a figure in mind. A 2025 Charles Schwab survey found that peopl...
Alaska has the shortest workweek in America, but it isn’t close to No. 1 for work-life balance; these US states are the best and worst for work-life balance in 2026Work-life balance: Remote’s 2025 Life-Work Balance Index compares all 50 states using factors such as average work hours, happiness, statut...
Built from 1837 to 1842, New York's Croton Aqueduct carried water 41 miles on gravity alone, dropping 13 inches a mile; it supplied the city for 113 yearsSince the launch of the Croton Aqueduct in 1842, the landscape of clean water access has evolved significantly, tackling severe health cris...
Since 1950, Texas has run the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry for free, 24 hours a day; its 18-minute crossing carries about 1.57 million vehicles a yearSince 1950, the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry has been a toll-free transit option, allowing for easy travel across Bolivar Roads. This model...
Amazon raises minimum hourly pay by $1 to $20 for US operations workersThe e-commerce and cloud giant also unveiled a new benefit called "Day 1 Financial," giving qualified employees and their families lifetime...
Saudi pipeline hit by drones to be out of service for weeks, further restricting oil flowA Saudi oil pipeline faces weeks of repairs after an attack, impacting global petroleum supplies. Houthi rebels captured key Red Sea island...
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...
Quote of the day by Henry Ford: 'If you don't think of the future, you won't have one.' Life lessons from inspiring quote on strategic thinking, goal setting, adaptability, complacency and challengesQuote of the day by Henry Ford, “If you don't think of the future, you won't have one,” explains why planning, goal setting and preparation...
Nominal GDP growth set to surge to 12%. Why the stock market may still struggle to rallyIndia’s nominal GDP growth could accelerate to 11.5%-12% in FY27, supporting stronger corporate earnings. However, elevated valuations, ris...
Quote of the day by Henry Ford: 'Thinking is hard work, which is why so few people do it.' Life lessons from inspiring quote on deep mental effort, comfort zone, physical labor, routine, innovation, analysis and critical disciplineQuote of the day by Henry Ford focuses on the value of thinking, analysis and mental discipline. His statement, “Thinking is the hardest wo...
Rains Raksha in India may not be enough to fight $250 billion heat billExtreme heat poses a significant economic threat to India's workforce and GDP. Lost labor hours and reduced productivity impact both worker...
Canada revises rules for small employers hiring low-wage temporary foreign workersCanadian employers with small work locations can now hire more low-wage temporary foreign workers. New federal rules permit businesses with...
US Treasury yields fall as jobs report dashes hike betsU.S. Treasury yields saw a drop on Friday following an unexpected decline in July's job numbers. Traders subsequently lowered their predict...
Monday Motivation by Henry Ford: 'Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you're...' - A timeless reminder that success begins with your mindsetHenry Ford revolutionized transportation by making automobiles affordable for families. He founded the Ford Motor Company and introduced th...
Three Indians died every week in Gulf workplace accidents between 2023 & 2025, MEA data showsMEA data shows more than 800 Indian nationals died in workplace accidents overseas between 2023 and 2025, with 55% of the fatalities occurr...
Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as US job market shows resilience despite Iran warAmerica's job market is surprisingly strong. Employers added many jobs in May, and unemployment remains low. This hiring rebound is seen ac...
Indians earn 20 times less than developed world peersZurich and Geneva have topped the charts with the highest average net incomes in the world.