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Weak hiring is hurting young workers more than AI, study saysA new Federal Reserve study reveals that a scarcity of job openings, not a lack of AI skills, is the primary driver of unemployment among y...
Below-normal monsoon won't derail rural demand, says Nomura's Mihir ShahDespite fears of a weaker monsoon, Nomura's Mihir Shah anticipates muted impact on rural demand due to healthy reservoir levels and improve...
Cement sector faces muted Q1 FY27 as heat, water scarcity hit demand: Ashika's Jyoti GuptaIndia's cement sector faces a subdued start to FY27, with extended heat and water scarcity dampening construction despite a delayed monsoon...
Australian shares slip on inflation concerns, miners top dragsThe benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closed 0.5% lower at 8,778.70 on the final trading day of the current financial year. The index rose 3.5% f...
Goldman Sachs favours going long on 30-year govt bondGoldman Sachs is advising investors to buy India's 30-year government bonds, anticipating a yield drop. This optimism stems from two key fa...
Government lifts curbs on petrol, diesel sales at pumps as global oil prices fallFuel stations can now freely sell petrol and diesel to all customers. The government has removed restrictions on bulk buyers purchasing fue...
Microsoft shares head for worst month since 2000 as AI concerns wipe out $570 billionMicrosoft shares are heading for their worst month since 2000, falling 17% in June as concerns over heavy AI spending and delayed returns e...
Housing sales fall 6% across top 7 cities in Q2 as West Asia conflict dents buyer sentiment; launches rise 7%: ANAROCKPersistent Systems' shares plunged nearly 11% following its announcement to acquire Germany-based Nagarro for €1.27 billion. While the deal...
FIFA World Cup, higher airfares shape global summer travel trends in 2026: ReportDespite economic headwinds and global tensions, summer travel demand remains robust, with travelers shifting destinations rather than cance...
Toyota sales fall for fourth month in May as declines in China, US and Middle East weighToyota Motor Company experienced a 7.2% drop in global vehicle sales for May, reflecting a fourth straight month of downfall. This slump st...
Cooling products see mixed demand in June qtr; AC sales slump, beverages, ice cream stay resilientSummer demand for products showed a mixed trend. While air-conditioner sales dipped due to unseasonal weather and rising prices, beverages,...
Smartphone brands brace for 9-10% festive sales drop as higher prices dampen demandSmartphone sales are projected to dip by 9-10% this festive season as rising handset prices dampen consumer demand. Brands are strategizing...
El Nino may force India to boost rice-based ethanol output for E20 goalIndia might need to boost rice-based ethanol production for E20 fuel blending by 2026-27. El Nino's impact on sugarcane and maize crops cou...
International visitors to Dubai to return ahead of hotel rate recoveryDubai's tourism is bouncing back, with visitor numbers expected to recover before hotel rates. Accor, a major hospitality player, notes a l...
South Korean stocks in tailspin as Kospi crashes 8%, head for worst week since MarchSouth Korean stocks experienced a dramatic plunge, exceeding 8% and triggering a trading halt. This sharp decline was primarily driven by a...
Housing sales in top 9 cities rise 19% in Q2 2026 as supply jumps 43%; Bengaluru leads demand: PropEquityIndia’s residential real estate market remained strong in Q2 2026, with housing sales across the top nine cities rising 19% year-on-year an...
GCC demand, flex workspaces keep India's office leasing on growth path in H1India's office market is thriving, with a 6% year-on-year surge in leasing to 35.7 million sq ft in the first half of 2026. Global Capabili...
Japan's super-long bonds briefly change course to fall after weak auctionJapan's long-dated bond market saw a dip Friday after a 20-year bond auction attracted weak investor interest. Concerns over increased gove...
India's office market remains cautious despite resilient demand and selective rental gains: ReportIndia's office market saw demand outpace new supply in Q2 FY26, leading to modest rent increases in active areas. Despite a cautious overal...
India's private sector growth slows to three-month low in June as demand weakens, costs rise: HSBC PMIIndia's private sector experienced a slowdown in June, reaching a three-month low as rising costs and softening demand impacted business. T...