US jobless aid filings, a proxy for layoffs, rise to 225,000 last week but remain historically lowJobless aid applications increased by 13,000 to 225,000 last week, exceeding forecasts but remaining historically low. This figure serves a...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
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
PSU closure: Govt sets in motion new move after years wasted in stop-start processThe Centre is pushing ministries to accelerate the closure of unprofitable state-owned companies. Progress has been slow despite a policy a...
25 May, 2026, 03.27 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
US weekly jobless claims increase moderately, labor market remains stableInitial jobless claims rose moderately to 211,000 last week, indicating a stable labor market despite rising inflation driven by energy pri...
14 May, 2026, 06.25 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
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
Intel layoff story: 60-year-old worker struggles to find job after job loss, shares real job hunt challenges and adviceA man in his 60s lost his job and is now trying hard to find new work. He is learning new skills and applying for jobs but not getting offe...
27 Apr, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
Donald Trump's approval rating on economy crashes to historic low. Check how Republican President is faring against Joe Biden, George W. Bush, Jimmy CarterDonald Trump approval rating: Trump’s approval rating on the economy dropped to 30 per cent in April from 38 per cent in a March, as per a ...
25 Apr, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
US weekly jobless claims increase marginally as labor market remains stableAmerican unemployment claims saw a small increase last week. This suggests the job market remains steady for now. However, global events li...
23 Apr, 2026, 07.28 PM 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
US jobless claims fall last week as layoffs remain low despite global economic uncertaintyJobless claims in the U.S. have decreased, staying within recent years' levels. This comes as the Iran conflict creates global economic wor...
16 Apr, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
US weekly jobless claims rise, but remain at low levelsNew jobless claims in the US saw a slight increase last week. This indicates the labor market remains stable, not showing signs of weakenin...
09 Apr, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
US jobless claims jump to 258,000, the most in more than a year. Analysts point to Hurricane HeleneUnemployment benefit claims in the U.S. surged last week, driven by Hurricane Helene, with analysts noting large increases in affected stat...
10 Oct, 2024, 07.37 PM IST
Weekly applications for US jobless benefits tick up slightlyDespite a rise last week, the number of Americans requesting unemployment benefits is still historically low given the strength of the labo...
26 Oct, 2023, 06.58 PM IST