Why is US unemployment rate rising? September's jobs report indicates 'below expectations' hiring slowdownIn September, the US unemployment rate increased to 4.2% as employers added only 29,000 jobs, which is below expectations. Hiring slowed fr...
02 Oct, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
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...
02 Oct, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
Weakest monsoon since 2015 prompts ICRA to cut FY27 farm growth forecastIn 2026, the Southwest monsoon recorded rainfall at 87 percent of the long-period average, the lowest since 2015. ICRA has lowered its agri...
02 Oct, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
US dollar climbs to 17-month high as bond rout, French fiscal worries weigh on euroThe US dollar is experiencing a significant surge, reaching a 17-month peak as global bond yields continue to rise. Investor anxiety over i...
02 Oct, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Hawaii is America’s happiest state, and it’s more than beaches and sunshine: Health, life satisfaction and financial security helped it top the 50-state rankingHawaii has been named the happiest state in America for 2026 according to WalletHub's analysis. The ranking considers various measures like...
01 Oct, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
US jobless claims fall to lowest level since July, labour market stays resilientThe US labor market demonstrated resilience as new unemployment claims dropped to 197,000 last week. Initial jobless claims decreased from ...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
Gold prices flat ahead of US jobs dataAs Asia's trading day commenced, gold prices remained steady while market participants awaited the critical US jobs data release. This info...
01 Oct, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
Fed rate hike 'not urgent', says John Williams; Austan Goolsbee warns against 'playing with fire'Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams stated there could be one more interest rate increase before year-end. He emphasiz...
30 Sep, 2026, 01.17 AM IST
US job openings slipped to 7.1 million in August but labour market remains sturdyUS employers posted fewer job vacancies in August, but the broader American labour market remains resilient against price shocks caused by ...
29 Sep, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
US Market: Wall Street rally faces fresh test as jobs, inflation data loomUS stocks face a crucial week as September employment and PCE inflation data could influence Federal Reserve rate expectations. Despite ele...
28 Sep, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Indian rupee, bonds vulnerable to oil pangs on waning Iran diplomacy hopesThe Indian rupee and government bonds are set to face challenges as oil prices climb. Global bond yields have surged to multi-year peaks, c...
28 Sep, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
US hiring appetite is healthy as economy powers aheadThe labor market in the US is poised for notable growth as nonfarm payrolls are anticipated to climb in September. Economists foresee the u...
27 Sep, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Wall Street Week Ahead: Jobs report, inflation data to test US rate path, economic strengthUpcoming reports on employment and inflation are poised to influence expectations around interest rate hikes, subsequently impacting the US...
26 Sep, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
Singapore population hits record 6.21 million, driven by rise in foreign residentsSingapore's population grew by 1.6% in June, reaching a new high of 6.21 million individuals. The increase was primarily fueled by a 3.7% r...
25 Sep, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
US weekly jobless claims decrease as labour market regains footingRecent data reveals that initial claims for unemployment benefits in the US have dipped, signaling a stronger labour market. However, busin...
24 Sep, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
India's district-level unemployment rates revealed: 77.8% of districts below 5.5%New data shows most Indian districts have low unemployment rates. Many districts reported young people not in employment, education, or tra...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
India unemployment rate dips to 5% in August; rural job market drives improvementIndia's unemployment rate for adults (15+) dipped slightly to 5% in August, down from 5.1% in July. This is even better than the 5.2% econo...
15 Sep, 2026, 04.16 PM IST