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
Social Security disability benefits under pressure: Why 7,100 SSA layoffs could reshape disability claims in 2026More than 7,100 Social Security Administration jobs have disappeared, marking the largest workforce reduction in agency history. The move c...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.59 AM 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
AI chiefs walk back job apocalypse warningsLeading AI figures like Nvidia's Jensen Huang and OpenAI's Sam Altman are now downplaying fears of mass job losses due to artificial intell...
28 May, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
A Nobel economist knew 60 years ago that people learn best on the job, and now the Atlanta Fed says companies automating lower payroll costs may be sawing off the branch they’re sitting onEntry-level jobs in the U.S. are becoming scarce, with AI automating tasks previously handled by new graduates. This trend, driven by short...
25 May, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
US stocks today: S&P 500 rises on Mideast peace hopes as oil prices dipUS stocks ended slightly higher as markets reacted to mixed corporate earnings and shifting geopolitical signals around Iran peace talks. S...
22 May, 2026, 01.36 AM IST
US stocks today: US stocks slips as oil jumps on renewed Mideast concernsWall Street slipped as oil prices jumped after Iran signaled a tougher nuclear stance, raising fears of prolonged supply disruption. Rising...
21 May, 2026, 08.37 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
With largest US commuter rail system shut down, federal labor officials urge unions to resume talksFederal officials urged unions representing workers at the Long Island Rail Road to resume negotiations after a strike entered its second d...
18 May, 2026, 06.37 AM IST
Central govt employees body seeks 'work from home', online meetingsA central government employees' association has urged the Centre to issue guidelines for work from home and virtual meetings. This follows ...
13 May, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
Tax cuts collide with inflation as voters weigh Trump's economy in the midtermsVoters in North Carolina face a tough economic choice. While tax cuts aim to boost incomes, rising prices for rent, food, and fuel are a ma...
13 May, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
US stocks today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch records, boosted by AI and earnings optimismThe S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs, driven by AI-related stocks like Nvidia and Sandisk, alongside a resilient jobs report. Despit...
09 May, 2026, 01.32 AM IST
US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq hit fresh peaks as tech stocks, jobs data lift sentimentU.S. stocks surged at Friday's open, driven by a robust employment report that alleviated concerns about a cooling labor market. A rebound ...
08 May, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
US jobless aid filings fall to 189,000 despite economic headwinds and war in IranUS jobless claims dropped significantly last week, falling below 200,000. This occurred despite ongoing economic challenges, including the ...
30 Apr, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Google drops out of $100 million Pentagon drone swarm contest after advancingGoogle abruptly withdrew from a $100 million Pentagon prize challenge for autonomous drone swarms after an internal ethics review. The comp...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
Donald Trump's DOJ has cut thousands of law-enforcement jobs while vowing to get tough on crimeTop US law enforcement agencies like the FBI and DEA have seen thousands of staff cuts. This reduction impacts crime-fighting capabilities....
23 Apr, 2026, 04.21 PM IST