In 1997, Salem cleared seven buildings to make way for a new courthouse square; Marion County diverted 13,726 tons of demolition debris and separately salvaged 661 tons of bricks for local reuseIn 1997, Marion County showcased a remarkable effort in diverting demolition waste. The initiative recycled over eighty percent of construc...
09 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
H-1B fee hike: Trump plan could push cost above $200,000A proposed $103,265 fee for H-1B petitions could raise sponsorship costs significantly. Indian professionals, who dominate H-1B approvals, ...
07 Sep, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
China's assimilation campaign faces growing international pushback as World Uyghur Congress calls for actionThe World Uyghur Congress highlighted international efforts challenging China's policies. Uyghur representation was maintained within the U...
06 Sep, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
Wall Street Week Ahead:Investors to pore over inflation data for signals on rate trajectoryInvestors await crucial inflation data next week which may decide the Fed's interest rate move. The S&P 500 index is nearing its record hig...
05 Sep, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
US stocks today: US stocks end lower as solid jobs data fuels hawkish Fed betsWall Street closed lower on Friday as a stronger-than-expected US jobs report lifted expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike this month...
05 Sep, 2026, 01.34 AM IST
US stocks today: S&P 500, Dow stocks slip as stronger jobs report lifts rate-hike betsUS stocks slipped after a stronger-than-expected August jobs report boosted bets on a Fed rate hike in September. The S&P 500 and Dow fell,...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
US nonfarm payrolls surge in August; unemployment rate steady at 4.1%In August, the U.S. experienced remarkable job growth while unemployment rates held firm, indicating an impressive labor market. This uptic...
04 Sep, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
US Fed rate cut bets fall below 50% after Governor Chris Waller’s comments. What did he say?Expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut at its September 16 meeting have weakened sharply, with traders now pricing in less than a 50...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
US stocks today: Dow soars 600 pts, S&P, Nasdaq over 1% as Fed governor Waller's remarks ease rate hike fearsUS stocks rallied over 1% on Thursday as Fed Governor Christopher Waller's comments eased rate hike fears ahead of the US jobs report. The ...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.46 AM IST
Strong demand boosts US services sector activity in AugustU.S. services sector activity grew in August, with new orders reaching a 3-1/2-year high. Input prices also increased, suggesting inflation...
03 Sep, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
US unemployment claims rise to 206,000 last week, remain near historically low levelsLast week's statistics revealed an increase in new jobless claims in the United States, with initial filings rising to 206,000 for the week...
03 Sep, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks advance as oil slips, yen in focusAsian markets mirrored Wall Street's upward trend, with Japanese and South Korean indices on the rise. The yen's unexpected gains caught tr...
03 Sep, 2026, 06.26 AM IST
US stocks today: US stocks end lower as oil, yields raise September jittersUS stocks started September lower as rising oil prices and Treasury yields heightened inflation and rate concerns. Renewed U.S. strikes on ...
02 Sep, 2026, 01.48 AM IST
US Treasury bond yields ease from highs after data as Iran war escalation fans inflation concernsU.S. Treasury yields retreated from earlier highs on Tuesday after economic data emerged. The manufacturing PMI fell to 54.6 in August, whi...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
US job openings rise in July after sharp downward revision in prior monthIn July, US job openings saw an upswing, primarily thanks to advancements in the manufacturing sector. However, various industries experien...
01 Sep, 2026, 08.09 PM IST
U.S. added 79,000 fewer jobs in 12 months through March, BLS saysGovernment data indicates fewer jobs were created over the past year. This revision follows a surprise employment drop reported in July. Jo...
28 Aug, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid slips to 203,000 as layoffs remain lowJobless claims in the United States have fallen to historic lows. Layoffs are rare, and most Americans currently enjoy job security. The ec...
27 Aug, 2026, 07.35 PM IST