US adds disappointing 29,000 jobs and unemployment ticks up to 4.2% in SeptemberThe U.S. job market saw a sharp decline, with only 29,000 new positions added last month, pushing the unemployment rate up slightly to 4.2%...
02 Oct, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
Why is US unemployment rate rising? September's jobs report indicates 'below expectations' hiring slowdownIn September, the US unemployment rate increased to 4.2% as employers added only 29,000 jobs, which is below expectations. Hiring slowed fr...
02 Oct, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
U.S. hiring stalls at 29,000, yet Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq surge: Why Wall Street welcomed September’s weak jobs reportUS jobs report and markets: The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September, far below the 90,000 economists expected. Unemployment also edged...
02 Oct, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
H-1B programme ‘completely broken’, says JD Vance; backs its abolitionUS Vice President JD Vance has called the H-1B visa programme “completely broken” and said he would support abolishing it, arguing that com...
02 Oct, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
US stocks: US markets dip as surging Treasury yields overshadow software gainsWall Street encountered a downturn as escalating Treasury yields affected investor confidence in high-priced stocks. Despite solid performa...
01 Oct, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
US jobless claims fall to lowest level since July, labour market stays resilientThe US labor market demonstrated resilience as new unemployment claims dropped to 197,000 last week. Initial jobless claims decreased from ...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
US job openings slipped to 7.1 million in August but labour market remains sturdyUS employers posted fewer job vacancies in August, but the broader American labour market remains resilient against price shocks caused by ...
29 Sep, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
The road ahead for Volkswagen's restructuring: ExplainedVolkswagen is set to meet regarding restructuring plans and job cuts to address financial losses. The company aims to strengthen its positi...
25 Sep, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
US weekly jobless claims decrease as labour market regains footingRecent data reveals that initial claims for unemployment benefits in the US have dipped, signaling a stronger labour market. However, busin...
24 Sep, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
Social Security could face a 22% benefit cut in 2032 - here are the changes being discussedSocial Security is approaching a funding gap projected to occur by 2032, necessitating Congressional intervention. Options under considerat...
24 Sep, 2026, 05.25 AM IST
America in focus: Affordability concerns rise as Fed hikes key rate, mortgage rate reaches nearly 7%The US economy remained in focus as inflation, borrowing costs and consumer spending has been shaping the outlook for households and busine...
19 Sep, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fallUS unemployment claims dropped unexpectedly last week, though this may reflect holiday volatility. The underlying labor market trend shows ...
17 Sep, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
UPI MDR explained; AI leaders split on slowing downUPI’s new MDR framework will change how large merchant payments are charged. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
16 Sep, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
How the great gas crisis of 2030 will play outA speculative scenario set in October 2030 imagines a third global natural gas crisis in eight years, as faltering US shale output, extreme...
16 Sep, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
H-1B should not exist to replace American workers with low-wage foreigners: JD VanceUS Vice President JD Vance defended changes to the H-1B visa program. He stated the administration seeks highly skilled workers, not displa...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
US unemployment claims dip to 206,000 as layoffs continue to remain rareUnemployment claims have experienced a modest decline last week, remaining historically low. Companies are reluctant to make layoffs, recal...
10 Sep, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
Gold steady before US payrolls data, heads for small weekly gainGold prices exhibited stability on Friday, as key US employment figures were expected to provide clarity on forthcoming Federal Reserve int...
04 Sep, 2026, 07.31 AM IST