By 1909, copper had helped Swansea, Arizona, grow to about 500 people; financial trouble followed in 1911, and the last mine closed in 1937Swansea, Arizona, once thrived as a mining community but became a ghost town after its abandonment in 1937. It flourished in the early 1900...
30 Oct, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Singapore layoffs hit highest level since 2020 in third quarterSingapore recorded 4,800 retrenchments in the third quarter of 2026, the highest level since late 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. The ri...
30 Oct, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
‘Facing ‘gerontonomia’, the West’s young opt for political extremes’Tim Vlandas analyzes the influence of aging populations on electoral politics in advanced capitalist nations like Europe. Older voters disp...
30 Oct, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
US weekly unemployment claims hover near 57-year lowsInitial unemployment claims in the United States have decreased slightly to 194,000 for the week ending October 24. Labour market condition...
29 Oct, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
Denmark to launch new work permit scheme in 2027; sets DKK 322,000 as the minimum salaryDenmark is set to roll out a fresh work permit scheme for international workers from January 1, 2027. To be eligible, foreign workers must ...
29 Oct, 2026, 01.38 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
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
Assam cabinet approves Welspun Group's investment proposal to set up manufacturing unit in RangiaAssam's cabinet approved an investment proposal from Weetek Plastic Private Limited to set up a manufacturing unit. The cabinet also amende...
24 Oct, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
India's manufacturing and services sectors are projected to generate more than 35 crore new jobs by 2030: ReportIndia's manufacturing and services sectors are projected to create more than 35 crore new jobs by 2030. The automotive sector alone is expe...
23 Oct, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
November Visa Bulletin: Big movement for Indian family-sponsored green-card applicantsThe November US Visa Bulletin brings significant progress for Indian family-sponsored green-card applicants, with F1, F2B and F3 dates adva...
23 Oct, 2026, 03.33 PM 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
When it comes to Trump's economy, these are the numbers that matter before mid-term electionsUnited States President Donald Trump attempted to convince voters before the upcoming mid-term elections that the American economy is growi...
21 Oct, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Princeton PhD whose research was linked to Nobel Prize in Physics applies for 2,300 jobs, still struggles to find workA Princeton PhD graduate whose ice-formation research was cited in connection with the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics, has applied for more th...
20 Oct, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
India's unemployment rate stays steady at 5% in SeptemberIndia's overall unemployment rate held steady at 5.0% in September 2026, compared to the previous month. The rural unemployment rate improv...
15 Oct, 2026, 05.06 PM IST