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
India's job engine strains as Iran war hits remittances and tradeThe Middle East conflict is impacting India's economy by forcing migrant workers home and reducing demand for manufactured exports. This do...
22 May, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
Dollar perched near six-week high on uncertainty over US-Iran dealThe dollar held near a six-week high on Friday, buoyed by hopes of U.S.-Iran peace deal progress and strong U.S. economic data. Despite mix...
22 May, 2026, 07.27 AM 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
Gold price, silver rate today: How will gold, silver move on Thursday?U.S. Treasury yields and oil prices fell as hopes increased that the U.S. is nearing a deal with Iran to end the war in the Middle East, w...
21 May, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
Gold steady as US-Iran peace deal hopes offset inflation fearsGold prices held steady as optimism surrounding a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal countered concerns over oil-driven inflation and rising gl...
21 May, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
In 1931, workers building the Empire State Building balanced steel beams hundreds of feet above Manhattan with almost no modern safety protectionThe Empire State Building's construction in 1930 stands as a testament to human ingenuity and resilience. Amidst the throes of the Great De...
17 May, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
Taxes and Trump leave UK in a worse state than Starmer found itBritain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a tough economic climate. Inflation is rising, and living standards are not improving. Economic...
17 May, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
US employers defy economic shock from Iran war and add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in AprilAverage hourly earnings rose 0.2% from March and 3.6% from April 2025, consistent with the Federal Reserve's 2% inflation target.
08 May, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
Gold steady as markets focus on potential US-Iran peace dealGold prices held steady near a one-week high as investors awaited clarity on a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal. While stocks and oil dipped ...
07 May, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
Dollar holds near 1-1/2-week high as Iran-US standoff persistsGlobal markets are reacting to rising tensions in the Middle East. Iran seized two ships, escalating the conflict. Oil prices have surged p...
23 Apr, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
Gold steady as investors await clarity on US-Iran talksGold prices held steady amidst market uncertainty as tensions between the US and Iran escalated. Iran's seizure of two ships in the Strait ...
23 Apr, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Gold gains on softer dollar, markets eye US-Iran developmentsA weaker dollar supported gold prices, as uncertainty around US-Iran developments kept safe-haven demand intact.
16 Apr, 2026, 08.24 AM IST
US filings for jobless aid jump to 219,00 last week but remain within stable range of past few yearsU.S. applications for unemployment benefits rose last week before Iran, Israel and the U.S. announced a two-week ceasefire deal that inject...
09 Apr, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
US job growth cools but better than expected, unemployment steady: govtThe United States experienced a slight cooling in hiring during May, adding 139,000 jobs, according to government data. Despite this modera...
06 Jun, 2025, 06.17 PM IST
- World jobless rate stuck at record high: ILO
The International Labour Organisation warned that the global economic recovery was not translating into jobs as world unemployment remained...
25 Jan, 2011, 06.01 AM IST