US jobless aid filings rise to 229,000 last week, remain historically low despite Iran war headwindsAmerica's jobless claims saw a slight increase last week, yet remain historically low. This comes despite economic challenges linked to the...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
Anthropic urges US not to block state AI laws without setting federal standardsUS President Donald Trump has urged Congress to enact legislation that would supersede state rules on AI. Anthropic on Wednesday weighed ...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
Jobs report for May pushes US Fed interest rate expectations, yields higher. What does this mean?Jobs report today: Job gains last month were broad-based. Local governments added 55,000 workers, restaurants and bars 48,000, healthcare c...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
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...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
US job growth likely slowed in May, labor market seen stable despite oil shockAmerica's job growth is expected to slow in May after strong previous months. The labor market remains stable. Economists believe the Middl...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.49 AM 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
Oracle to complete 30,000 job cuts by June 15: What's the reason, which team is impacted the most and what Oracle workers could be giving up when they sign severance agreementsOracle layoffs 2026: Oracle is finalizing its largest workforce reduction, with approximately 30,000 employees departing by mid-June. Despi...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
US manufacturing activity scales four-year high in May, ISM saysAmerican manufacturing saw a significant boost in May, reaching its highest point in four years. Businesses are ordering ahead due to risin...
01 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
Trump federal employee layoffs: Why are hundreds of fired government workers still unemployed one year after mass probationary firings?More than 300 fired federal employees across 43 states say the 2025 Trump administration layoffs still haunt their lives. Many remain unemp...
28 May, 2026, 09.12 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
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
The AI blindspot: Layoffs are piling up, but where are the returns?Companies are cutting jobs to fund AI, but this strategy may not work. A global survey shows that reducing staff does not guarantee better ...
19 May, 2026, 09.37 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
Student loan forgiveness changes hit middle class hard: New bill counts jobless months, speeds up debt relief for laid-off workersNew student loan rules may help people who lose jobs. The plan could count no-payment months for loan forgiveness. This can help middle-cla...
04 May, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
Trump flouts lower court rulings in unprecedented display of executive powerPresident Donald Trump's administration has repeatedly ignored federal court orders. This defiance spans various policy areas, from immigra...
02 May, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Cinco de Mayo: What it really celebrates & how it's observed in the USCinco de Mayo marks a Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. This cultural holiday is celebrated on May 5. While observed in Mexi...
01 May, 2026, 10.20 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