US weekly jobless claims increase more than expected; labor market remains stableDespite high-profile job cuts by technology firms related to the adoption of artificial intelligence, layoffs have remained low, confining ...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
US job openings climbed to 7.6 million in April despite economic fallout from the Iran warAmerican job openings saw a significant rise in April, reaching 7.6 million. This indicates a strong labor market despite global economic c...
02 Jun, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
US jobless claims rise to 215,000 but layoffs remain low despite Iran war uncertaintyThe persistently low number of claims suggests that most U.S. companies have not resorted to layoffs. But even if they're not cutting jobs,...
28 May, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
US jobless claims rise to 215,000 but remain low despite Iran war uncertaintyAmericans sought more unemployment benefits last week. Layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty. Jobless claims are up to 215,000. T...
28 May, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
Problems disappeared when I let them go: Bolt’s Ryan Breslow explains why he laid off his entire HR teamBolt CEO Ryan Breslow defended significant layoffs and the removal of the HR department, attributing these drastic measures to a need to re...
22 May, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
US jobless aid filings fell to 209,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic uncertaintyJobless claims saw a dip last week, indicating continued low layoffs. However, the economy faces significant challenges. The Iran war has d...
21 May, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
US weekly jobless claims increase moderately, labor market remains stableInitial jobless claims rose moderately to 211,000 last week, indicating a stable labor market despite rising inflation driven by energy pri...
14 May, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
US jobless claims increase less than expected amid low layoffsAmerica's job market shows resilience. New unemployment claims saw a small increase last week. Layoffs remain low, providing stability. Job...
07 May, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
Chinese firm shuts Gwadar plant in Pakistan, lays off workers amid lossesA Chinese firm has ceased operations in Gwadar citing business difficulties. This development raises concerns ahead of Prime Minister Shehb...
03 May, 2026, 07.18 AM IST
US jobless aid filings fall to 202,000 as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty of Iran warJobless claims in the U.S. decreased last week. Layoffs remain low even as the job market cools and energy prices climb due to the Iran war...
02 Apr, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
Trump administration starts laying off over 4000 federal workers amid US government shutdown chaosThe Trump administration has begun laying off over 4,000 federal workers amid the government shutdown, with job cuts impacting agencies lik...
11 Oct, 2025, 07.02 PM IST
Trump administration requests Supreme Court to allow layoffs of federal workersThe Trump administration sought Supreme Court's approval for federal worker layoffs. This request followed a lower court's order halting th...
17 May, 2025, 10.15 AM IST
More than 2,600 US Energy Dept staffers accept second offer to resign, sources sayMore than 2,600 Department of Energy staffers accepted the Trump administration's second resignation offer, significantly impacting offices...
11 Apr, 2025, 07.58 AM IST
Despite protests, Trump administration to move ahead with second wave of mass layoffsPresident Donald Trump on Friday to initiate another round of mass layoffs and budget cuts across the federal government. Agencies to submi...
14 Mar, 2025, 04.15 PM IST
Donald Trump administration’s flip-flop on nuclear workforce raises safety fears: Fires 350 workers, then rehires most of themThe abrupt dismissal and reinstatement of 350 nuclear security staff have sparked concerns over lost expertise and national security risks....
17 Feb, 2025, 10.43 PM IST
Donald Trump’s federal workforce shake-up: Thousands laid off via video calls, ordered to leave in 30 minutesA sweeping federal layoff drive under Donald Trump’s administration has left thousands of employees jobless, often with just 30 minutes' no...
15 Feb, 2025, 08.23 PM IST
Sweeping US energy department layoffs hit nuclear security, loans office, sources sayThe Trump administration has laid off 1,200 to 2,000 workers at the Department of Energy, affecting employees in critical areas such as the...
14 Feb, 2025, 10.18 PM IST