Charting the global economy: Jobs, inflation feed rate-hike betsStrong hiring across sectors and expanding manufacturing activity signal labor market strength, while upcoming US price data and ECB decisi...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
India’s AI gap keeps global investors away, but valuations are turning attractive: Punita Kumar SinhaIndia is currently sidelined from the global AI investment boom due to its lack of semiconductor manufacturing. While the Indian IT sector ...
05 Jun, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
US job growth likely slowed in May, labor market seen stable despite oil shockAmerica's job growth is expected to slow in May after strong previous months. The labor market remains stable. Economists believe the Middl...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
Firms on AI spending spree: US tech companies cut most jobs in nearly 2 yearsThe tech sector said last month it planned to eliminate 38,242 positions, the most since August 2024, according to data from outplacement f...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
First goes the Fed dot, then guidance - and then a hike?The Federal Reserve's interest rate forecasts, known as the dot plot, might be removed. This change could signal a shift in policy under th...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Ola’s valuation crashes 99%; Snapchat India ad pushHappy Thursday! American investor Vanguard has slashed the fair value of Ola's parent company. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Disp...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
Karnataka: Free bus ride for all students, one time relief for B’luru properties among Shivakumar’s first decisionsKarnataka's Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced free bus rides for all students. The government will also create its own employment exch...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.23 PM IST
US private sector hiring beats expectations in May: ADPEmployment in the US private sector grew more than expected in May, payroll firm ADP said Wednesday, with hiring seen across a range of ind...
03 Jun, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Global Market: China's services sector growth hits three-month high in May, demand improvesChina's services sector experienced its fastest growth in three months during May, driven by robust domestic demand and a rebound in overse...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
India-Oman CEPA kicks inThe India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement is now active. Indian exporters of textiles, leather, plastics, and more will g...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Double, Trouble, Toil and the AI Bubble: Why the boom may not be what it seemsAs India navigates its AI and innovation trajectory, skepticism looms large. While AI technologies have fueled market growth worldwide, the...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
India-Oman trade pact eases hiring of Indian workers by domestic investors in MuscatIn a significant move, India and Oman have finalized a trade pact that enables Indian firms to hire workers without the constraints of loca...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.23 PM IST
Bajaj Finserv lines up Rs 2,000 crore for AI, cybersecurity and quantum technologiesBajaj Finserv is launching Finserv Intelligence, a ₹1,500-2,000 crore, five-year initiative to build scalable technology solutions for Indi...
29 May, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Trump federal employee layoffs: Why are hundreds of fired government workers still unemployed one year after mass probationary firings?More than 300 fired federal employees across 43 states say the 2025 Trump administration layoffs still haunt their lives. Many remain unemp...
28 May, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
Delhi’s latest side hustle: People are getting paid to shop alongside strangers, carry bags, stand in queues and even unfold a chairDelhi's markets are seeing a rise in hourly "personal helpers" who assist shoppers with tasks like carrying bags and waiting in queues. Thi...
26 May, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Dubai hospitality gets a nine-day breather during Eid al-Adha holidaysIn anticipation of the Eid al-Adha holidays, hotels across Dubai and Abu Dhabi are seeing a notable spike in reservations, a promising sign...
23 May, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
Iran war dampens India private sector growth, services pick up, PMI showsIndia's private sector growth slowed in May. Manufacturing faced a slowdown, impacting new orders and production. Services saw a marginal i...
21 May, 2026, 10.40 AM IST