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
Jute industry seeks new Bengal govt's intervention to tide over raw material crisisWest Bengal’s jute industry is staring at a major crisis as raw jute shortages and soaring prices disrupt operations across mills in the Ho...
18 May, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
US weekly jobless claims increase moderately, labor market remains stableInitial jobless claims rose moderately to 211,000 last week, indicating a stable labor market despite rising inflation driven by energy pri...
14 May, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
Explained: What is the new VB-G RAM G Act and how will it replace MGNREGA?A new rural employment law, VB-G RAM G Act, will replace MGNREGA on July 1. It guarantees 125 days of work annually, focusing on infrastruc...
11 May, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
India labour market remodels itself bit by bit as agri slowly cedes ground, workforce moves onIndia's labour market is undergoing a structural transformation driven by the country's broader economic transition, a report by SBI Resear...
10 May, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
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 ...
08 May, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
US stocks today: US market ends lower as semiconductor stocks reverse earlier gainsThe S&P 500 closed lower as chip stocks like Intel and Arm Holdings retreated, while U.S.-Iran peace talk uncertainty impacted the broader ...
08 May, 2026, 01.32 AM IST
US stock market today: Dow Jones crashing today while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 hitting record highsThe Dow Jones is crashing as Nasdaq and S&P 500 hit record highs amid AI stock surge. The U.S. stock market today looks confusing at first ...
07 May, 2026, 09.07 PM IST
US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq at record highs as oil pullback brings reliefThe S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs on Thursday, driven by a significant drop in oil prices. Hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace agreement ...
07 May, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
US jobless claims increase less than expected amid low layoffsAmerica's job market shows resilience. New unemployment claims saw a small increase last week. Layoffs remain low, providing stability. Job...
07 May, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
Election cash doles may trigger short-term consumption boost in apparel, smartphones, liquor: CEOsCash handouts from recent state elections are expected to boost spending on items like apparel, smartphones, and electronics. Consumers, es...
06 May, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
Amit Shah’s prediction comes true as BJP ends Mamata Banerjee’s 15-Year ruleAmit Shah's bold prediction of Mamata Banerjee's defeat in West Bengal has proven remarkably accurate, marking a significant shift in easte...
05 May, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
Just get any job? 52-year-old’s brutal truth on rejections, pay cuts, and reality no one understandsA 52-year-old man shares his job struggle after one year without work. He says finding even a simple job is not easy today. Many people fac...
04 May, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
US stocks: Dow Jones plummets over 500 points after Trump orders US Navy to kill any boat laying mines in Strait of HormuzUS markets experienced a sharp decline on Thursday. US President Donald Trump issued a directive for the Navy to engage any boats laying mi...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
US stocks today: US market slips on Middle East impasse, mixed earningsU.S. stock indexes opened lower on Thursday as investors remained cautious amid uncertainty surrounding the U.S.-Iran conflict. Mixed corpo...
23 Apr, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
US weekly jobless claims increase marginally as labor market remains stableAmerican unemployment claims saw a small increase last week. This suggests the job market remains steady for now. However, global events li...
23 Apr, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
US weekly jobless claims rise, but remain at low levelsNew jobless claims in the US saw a slight increase last week. This indicates the labor market remains stable, not showing signs of weakenin...
09 Apr, 2026, 06.16 PM IST