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Iran-Israel conflict puts UAE, Saudi Arabia's foreign workers under strainA protracted conflict in the Gulf is jeopardizing billions in remittances, vital for families across Asia and Africa. Migrant workers, like...
Japan's Nikkei closes at record high near 70,000 on AI boostJapan's Nikkei share index hit a new record high for the third day running on Wednesday. The index closed just below the 70,000 mark. Easin...
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on WednesdayIndian equities extended gains for a third straight session, with Sensex and Nifty rising on optimism over the Iran-US peace framework and ...
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 ...
US inflation hits three-year high at 4.2% in May amid high energy pricesAmerica's consumer prices surged in May, reaching their highest in three years. This jump, fueled by rising gasoline costs due to Middle Ea...
Higher gasoline prices likely pushed up US consumer inflation again in MayMay is poised to bring a notable rise in consumer prices across the United States, signaling the steepest hike in three years. Fueled by es...
Fed's Warsh inherits economy increasingly squeezed by inflationNew Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faces a challenging economy. Rising inflation, fueled by the Iran war's impact on energy and goods, is squeezing ...
US Stock Market: Mortgage rates hit 9-month high as inflation worries deepenUS mortgage rates reached a nine-month high of 6.65% last week, driven by elevated oil prices and inflation concerns. This surge, coupled w...
Fed's Cook says she is prepared to raise rates if inflation doesn't easeFederal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook signaled support for keeping US interest rates steady, citing mixed economic risks from tariffs, the Ira...
US Fed chair Kevin Warsh says will be 'reform-oriented' at glitzy White House swearing-inNew US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh vowed to be "reform-oriented" as he was sworn in at the White House on Friday, with President Dona...
Gold slips as oil strength, interest rate worries dampen appealGold prices dipped for a second week, pressured by escalating oil costs and growing inflation worries. Concerns over potential interest rat...
Social Security COLA 2027 forecast jumps to 3.9% - here's what it means for retireesSocial Security COLA 2027 forecast increase: Seniors may see a 3.9% boost to their Social Security income in 2027, a projected increase fro...
New era begins: Warsh steps into Fed role; Prepares for inflation battle and potential rate hikesKevin Warsh assumes leadership of the U.S. Federal Reserve. This marks a new chapter for the central bank and President Trump. Warsh faces ...
Taxes and Trump leave UK in a worse state than Starmer found itBritain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a tough economic climate. Inflation is rising, and living standards are not improving. Economic...
India’s unemployment rate steady at 5.2% in April; rural joblessness rises to 4.6%India's job market shows stability. The overall unemployment rate was 5.2% in April 2026. Rural joblessness increased slightly. Urban unemp...
Powell's tenure as Fed chair marked by fight for independence while trying to tame inflation
Mortgage rates today jump sharply: Is the hidden Treasury yield surge making 2026 home refinancing painfully expensive for Americans?Mortgage rate today climbs as Treasury yields jump and refinance pressure returns across the US housing market. The average 30-year fixed r...
Warsh clinches Senate approval to be Fed's next chair as inflation intensifiesIn a pivotal moment for the economy, the US Senate has officially confirmed Kevin Warsh as the chair of the Federal Reserve, just as inflat...
India’s urban unemployment rate eases to 6.6% in Jan-March quarter, rural joblessness rises to 4.3%India's urban joblessness saw a slight dip to 6.6 percent in the first quarter of 2026. Rural unemployment, however, increased to 4.3 perce...
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 ...