Global Market: US weekly jobless claims drop more than expectedUS unemployment claims saw a sharper-than-expected drop last week, signaling continued labor market strength. Despite this positive sign, a...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
US Stocks: Nasdaq, S&P end lower as tech megacap declines outweigh upbeat chip outlookIndian markets saw a mixed close on Thursday. While the Nasdaq and S&P dipped due to Big Tech's AI spending concerns, the Dow edged higher....
26 Jun, 2026, 01.44 AM IST
Gold extends losses on Fed tightening outlook, dollar strengthGold prices tumbled to a seven-month low on Thursday, nearing $3,985 per ounce, as a robust dollar and anticipation of Federal Reserve inte...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Rs 6 crore enough to live jobless in India? Man facing office layoff asks internet what is the cost for survival in 'worst-case scenario'A Reddit post from a US-based Indian tech worker facing layoffs has sparked discussion about financial security and relocating to India. Th...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.55 PM IST
US weekly jobless claims fall amid low layoffsInitial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 4,000 to a seasonally adjusted 226,000 for the week ended June 13, the Labor Departm...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
China's May retail sales fall for first time in over three yearsChina's economy shows a worrying split in May. While factories are humming with strong exports, consumer spending took a hit, with retail s...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Unemployment rate hits 11-month high of 5.5% in MayIndia's unemployment rate climbed to a high in May. Rural joblessness saw a significant rise, reaching a 12-month peak. Urban unemployment ...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
India's unemployment rate rises to 5.5% in MayIndia's unemployment rate saw an increase in May, reaching 5.5%. This marks a rise from April's 5.2%. Government data indicates a slight up...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Examination system in crisis: The urgent need to shift focus from cost to capabilityRecent examination fiascos highlight a critical need to reform India's testing system. Current procurement practices favor low costs over e...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
US jobless aid filings rise to 229,000 last week, remain historically low despite Iran war headwindsAmerica's jobless claims saw a slight increase last week, yet remain historically low. This comes despite economic challenges linked to the...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
Gold hits over 6-month low on rate-hike concerns amid Mideast conflictGold prices dropped to a six-month low as U.S. strikes on Iran fueled oil prices and inflation concerns. This, coupled with strong U.S. con...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.46 AM IST
China Inc deploys 'quiet' layoffs as Beijing promotes AI adoptionChinese companies are quietly implementing AI-driven layoffs and reducing graduate hiring to boost productivity, while carefully avoiding g...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
'What are you doing here?': Viral video shows Indian-origin cricketers save woman from stalker in Canada days after racism rowIndian-origin cricketers in British Columbia bravely intervened when a woman was allegedly being stalked in a park. Their calm approach and...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Jobs report for May pushes US Fed interest rate expectations, yields higher. What does this mean?Jobs report today: Job gains last month were broad-based. Local governments added 55,000 workers, restaurants and bars 48,000, healthcare c...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Jobless growth in IT: Revenue grows, headcount stagnatesIndia's top IT companies are achieving revenue growth with stable employee numbers. This trend highlights a shift towards automation and im...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
US weekly jobless claims increase more than expected; labor market remains stableDespite high-profile job cuts by technology firms related to the adoption of artificial intelligence, layoffs have remained low, confining ...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
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