Global Market Today: Asian shares slip as US stock futures dip ahead of Warsh’s Jackson Hole speechFutures for the Nasdaq 100 Index fell 0.3% and those for the S&P 500 Index retreated 0.2% as initial enthusiasm about the artificial intell...
28 Aug, 2026, 06.12 AM 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
Gold firms, eyes on Fed Chair Warsh's commentsOn Thursday, gold prices rebounded following a drop in the previous session, drawing attention to upcoming remarks from Federal Reserve Cha...
27 Aug, 2026, 07.14 AM IST
US inflation holds at 3.7% in July, complicating Fed rate debateU.S. inflation remained unchanged in July, exceeding the Federal Reserve's target. This persistent inflation complicates the central bank's...
26 Aug, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
America in focus: Fed officials eye higher rates; unemployment claims fallFederal Reserve officials consider higher interest rates if inflation persists. Mortgage rates have eased slightly but remain higher than l...
22 Aug, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
US unemployment claims dropped to 206,000 last week with layoffs still sparseUS weekly jobless claims fell to 206,000 last week from a revised 212,000, signalling that layoffs remain historically low despite higher e...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Gold hovers near early-June high on lower bond yieldsGold prices soared close to a two-month peak on Thursday after the U.S. Treasury announced bolstered liquidity measures. With yields fallin...
20 Aug, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
China's youth jobless rate rises to 17.9% amid record influx of graduates, economic slowdownChina's youth unemployment reached 17.9 percent in July, a significant increase. A record 12.7 million graduates entered a struggling job m...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
India’s unemployment rate falls to four-month low of 5.1% in July, rural jobs drive gainsIndia’s unemployment rate fell to a four-month low of 5.1% in July from 5.5% in June, with rural unemployment declining to 4.5%, official P...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
India's unemployment rate drops to 5.1% in July as job market improves, more women join workforceIndia's unemployment rate fell to 5.1% in July 2026, showing positive labor market trends. Both labor force participation and worker popula...
17 Aug, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
US Economy: Inflation eases but prices remain high, retail sales fall, jobless claims riseInflation eased last month, but prices remain elevated for American consumers. Retail spending decreased sharply, surprising economists and...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
US stocks: S&P 500 hits intraday record as tech stocks rally, crude oil prices fallMajor Wall Street indexes opened higher on Thursday morning. Crude oil prices experienced a decline, boosting investor confidence. This dev...
13 Aug, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
US unemployment claims rise but remain at healthy levelUS jobless claims saw a slight increase last week, yet layoffs remain historically low. Current workers enjoy unusual job security as the l...
13 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Gold advances as mild US inflation data puts Fed rate hike in doubtGold prices have soared to a two-month peak as consumer inflation in the U.S. showed signs of cooling. This easing in inflation has reduced...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.31 AM IST
ET graphics| India’s youth jobs challenge deepens as gender gap widensYouth unemployment in India remains a significant concern, with joblessness rates increasing. Female youth unemployment has sharply risen t...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
Unemployment rate up at 5.4% on rise in rural joblessness in Q1The unemployment landscape in India shifted significantly in the April-June quarter, rising to 5.4%. Notably, rural areas faced increasing ...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.15 AM IST
US Stock Market: Weak July jobs data dents expectations for September Fed rate hikeWeak July US jobs data has reduced market expectations of a September Federal Reserve rate hike, with futures pricing the odds below 50%. W...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.27 AM IST