Canada changes limit on work permit applications during LMIA decision waits for foreign workersCanada has lifted the 90-day limit on certain work permit applications while employers wait for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs). T...
29 Oct, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Council Tax Bands explained: How to check your band, current rates and can you pay less?UK Chancellor John Healey has announced an innovative cost-of-energy payment aimed at aiding households in council tax bands A to D in Engl...
28 Oct, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
Microsoft employees considering the buyout should check these health insurance rules before leaving their jobsThinking of taking Microsoft’s buyout? Pause before you sign anything. Once your job ends, your health insurance may stop too, but COBRA le...
27 Oct, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
'I am so torn on what to do': Microsoft employee returning from maternity leave offered voluntary exit, turns to internet for adviceA Microsoft employee in Canada says she was offered a voluntary exit package worth around 10 months of pay just before her maternity leave ...
27 Oct, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
AI narrative needs to change for India: K Balasubramanian, CEO, Citibank IndiaLong-term capital-gains tax is a big factor on the equity side. On direct investment, the trade agreements are going to be a big positive. ...
26 Oct, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
From Carnegie to Claude: AI wealth could reshape philanthropyA wave of American wealth created by artificial intelligence companies could produce some of the largest charitable sums since the era of A...
26 Oct, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Brazil presidential election results: Five economic challenges facing re-elected President LulaBrazil's economy is encountering significant challenges as President Lula starts his fourth term in January. Soaring public debt and rising...
26 Oct, 2026, 06.37 AM IST
World shares are mixed after Wall Street's AI-related losses, while oil prices jumpGlobal stock markets displayed a mix of outcomes while oil prices surged due to escalating tensions in Iran. Brent crude soared past $114 p...
23 Oct, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Gold heads for sharpest weekly decline in four months on Fed rate outlookGold prices took a hit on Friday amid strong indicators of US economic growth and climbing oil prices. Spot gold prices sank to their lowes...
23 Oct, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
US bond market down: Why are 10-year, 30-year, 2-year treasury yield notes are falling? Check latest predictionsUS bond Yields have dropped in recent days, as concerns about a slowdown in AI spending and its impact on economic growth have overshadowed...
23 Oct, 2026, 03.58 AM IST
US weekly jobless claims near 57-year lowsEconomists say rising profits amid strong domestic demand were shielding workers from layoffs. There are, however, worries that tightening ...
22 Oct, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
The fake commute: How China's unemployed save faceUnemployed individuals in China are pretending to be employed to avoid family concerns about their jobless situation. Many are sharing tips...
20 Oct, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
US consumers are muscling through higher prices, but for how long?High gas prices are impacting inflation, leading to increased costs across various sectors and goods. Consumers are still maintaining spend...
15 Oct, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
The number of Americans filing for jobless aid remain at historically low levels below 200,000U.S. unemployment benefits applications slightly increased, with initial claims rising to 199,000 for the past week. Despite the increase, ...
15 Oct, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Global Market: Wall Street in focus as US jobless claims ease amid Fed rate uncertaintyUS jobless claims fell to 197,000 last week, below expectations, signalling low layoffs despite sluggish hiring. The data keep the Federal ...
09 Oct, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
US jobless claims hover near 57-year low for fourth consecutive weekIn a recent report, weekly unemployment claims saw a slight drop of 2,000, totaling 197,000, which suggests some stability within the job m...
08 Oct, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
US weekly jobless claims fall as layoffs remain lowClaims have held near 57-year lows for four straight weeks, consistent with what economists said remained a "low-hire, low-fire" labor mark...
08 Oct, 2026, 07.20 PM IST