Global Markets: Central banks stay vigilant despite oil price relief after US-Iran truceGlobal central banks remain cautious despite easing oil prices following the US-Iran truce. While lower energy costs ease inflation fears, ...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
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...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Era of software and MBA is over; time to respect welders, plumbers and electricians: Chief Economic Advisor Nageswaran"The technological advance cannot take away your employability. So you should equip yourself with trade skills. The globalising world gave ...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
Asian stocks rally on Gulf breakthrough hopes, oil hits two-month lowsAsian stocks rallied on hopes of a Middle East peace deal, tempering inflation fears as oil prices fell to two-month lows. The market also ...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.10 AM IST
Reassure homes, not just economy: Why India’s growth feels weaker at household levelThe ripples of global disruptions are felt in the everyday lives of Indian families, shaping individual narratives beyond simple data point...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
Quote of the day by Franklin D. Roosevelt: 'Men are not prisoners of fate, but only prisoners of...' Life lessons on success, human nature and inner peace by 32nd president of the United StatesQuote of the Day by Franklin D. Roosevelt continues to inspire people across generations. The statement, “Men are not prisoners of fate, bu...
05 Jun, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Yen hits key 160 level for third session, dollar buoyed by Gulf woesThe Japanese yen is nearing a critical 160 per dollar level, prompting warnings of decisive action from Tokyo. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar i...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
Dollar steady as traders await progress on Middle East peace talksThe US dollar held steady as global markets adopted a cautious stance. Investors are closely watching Middle East peace talks and upcoming ...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
Dollar steadies as markets await signals on Iran war, central banksThe U.S. dollar held steady as markets awaited Middle East peace talks and signals on central bank rate hikes. Hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal t...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
USD rate today: Check U.S Dollar against Euro, Yen, SterlingU.S. nonfarm payrolls data due on June 5 are expected to show an unemployment rate of 4.3 per cent and an increase of 85,000 jobs.
01 Jun, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
Standardise documentation for advancing international mobility of skilled workers: NitiNiti Aayog proposes government action to boost skilled Indian worker mobility abroad. Key recommendations include formalizing contracts and...
21 May, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
Charting the global economy: Inflation mounts as war drags onThe Iran war is causing global economic disruption. Inflation is rising, impacting consumers and markets worldwide. The US sees its worst i...
17 May, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
Charting the global economy: ECB is leaning toward rate hikesEconomic growth varies globally, with some regions facing inflation and others seeing tech-driven booms. Geopolitical events are influencin...
03 May, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
U.S Stock Market today down: Why are S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones falling on Thursday?U.S. Stock Market indexes S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones Industrial Average are down on Thursday.
23 Apr, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Lower wages, aging population, but still prospering: How Japan is quietly showing the world how to grow without economic growthJapan has spent over thirty years with barely any economic growth, stagnant wages, and ultra-low interest rates. Yet, it remains one of the...
31 Jul, 2025, 02.04 PM IST
- World unemployment up despite economic recovery
Unemployment data typically lags other indicators of economic health as companies hold off adding staff in the early stages of a rebound. T...
06 Nov, 2009, 12.52 PM IST
- Japan's unemployment rate rises to 3.8% in August
Japan's unemployment rate rose to 3.8 per cent in August from a nine-year low of 3.6 percent the previous month, worse than market expectat...
28 Sep, 2007, 10.20 AM IST