SUMMER JOB
Oil settles 1% lower as Mideast ceasefire talks ease supply disruption concerns The head of Israel's Mossad has returned from Doha after an initial meeting with mediators trying to reach a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, and negotiations will resume next week, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Friday.
06 Jul, 2024, 10.01 AM ISTUS weekly jobless claims rise labor market slows The labor market shows signs of easing as unemployment benefits claims increase. Layoffs rise due to interest rates impacting demand, and challenges in seasonal data adjustments persist. Market anticipates Fed's potential rate cuts. Job cuts decreas...
03 Jul, 2024, 07.41 PM ISTGIFT Nifty signals a positive start for D-Street. Here's the trading setup for today's session Domestic markets showed gains driven by positive sentiment on expectations of a discretionary spending rebound. Investors focus on upcoming US job data and Fed Chair's speech for interest rate insights. Nifty futures trade higher with a positive tre...
02 Jul, 2024, 07.28 AM IST
Gold ekes out gains as investors await US jobs data Gold prices edged higher on Monday as a lower dollar prompted some short covering from investors with focus turning to U.S. jobs data due later this week that could offer more cues around interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
01 Jul, 2024, 08.40 PM ISTIndia's ragpickers: A miserable and dangerous job made worse by extreme heat India generates at least 62 million tons of waste annually, according to central government records, and some of its landfills are literal mountains of garbage, like the Ghaziabad landfill outside New Delhi. And while a 2016 law made it mandatory to...
30 Jun, 2024, 09.24 AM ISTStrawberry Full Moon 2024: Best viewing time to witness the celestial event in US Strawberry Full Moon 2024: Space enthusiasts are in for a treat as one of the most celebrated celestial events, the Strawberry Moon, illuminates the night sky on Friday, June 21, 2024.
21 Jun, 2024, 05.01 PM ISTBrent rises toward $86 as cooling US jobs market buoys rate cut hopes Oil futures hit a seven-week high on Thursday as fresh data on a cooling U.S. jobs market added to hopes that the Federal Reserve could still cut interest rates this year.
20 Jun, 2024, 09.34 PM ISTOil rises on hopes of summer fuel demand Goldman Sachs analysts expect Brent to rise to $86 a barrel in third quarter, saying in a report that solid summer transport demand will push the oil market into a third-quarter deficit of 1.3 million barrels per day (bpd).
10 Jun, 2024, 09.46 PM ISTJapan's Nikkei edges up as financials, export shares rise Japan's Nikkei share average edged up on Monday as export-related stocks rose on a weaker yen following stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data and a rise in domestic yields boosted financial stocks.
10 Jun, 2024, 09.04 AM ISTOil slips on dollar's strength from US jobs data Oil prices slipped on Monday due to a stronger dollar and delayed interest rate cuts following strong U.S. jobs data. Developments in Iraq, including progress in oil export talks with the Kurdistan region, impacted market sentiment.
10 Jun, 2024, 07.51 AM ISTDemand under rural jobs scheme eases again in May Demand for work under India's rural job guarantee scheme, MGNREGS, dropped for a seventh consecutive month in May, signaling improved economic conditions at the start of the fiscal year. About 37.46 million individuals sought work, down 12.1% from t...
07 Jun, 2024, 12.25 AM ISTSurvival at 15,000 feet: A tiny Himalayan village fights for water and jobs Tucked in the Himalayas at 15,256 feet, Tashigang, home to the world's highest polling station, faces severe challenges due to climate change and limited resources. As Tashigang and neighboring Gete prepare to vote, the demand for jobs and better in...
31 May, 2024, 03.49 PM ISTThird Eye: Kerala leaders' pain in Delhi, Badruddin Ajmal in sweet mood, and Sanjay Raut's theory Kerala functionaries wilted in Delhi's summer heat but found relief in Kerala's rain, AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal believes in early celebrations, and Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut's weird claim.
27 May, 2024, 12.17 AM ISTMost Indian cities reeling from labour crisis in election season The second-longest Lok Sabha elections in the history of the nation spanning 44 days have thrown up a slew of handsome and instant earning opportunities for migrant workers back home, from attending election rallies and door-to-door pamphlet distrib...
18 May, 2024, 09.25 AM ISTAs summer turns extreme, manufacturing firms go the extra mile to keep workers cool As extreme summer heat leads to increased absenteeism and reduced productivity, manufacturing and engineering firms like Tata Steel, Larsen & Toubro, Nayara Energy, Thermax, and Maruti Suzuki are implementing measures to protect their employees. Ini...
17 May, 2024, 06.16 AM ISTSweltering heat pushes up demand for temporary workers in rural markets There is a 20% year-on-year increase in rural job vacancies, according to executives at recruitment services and consumer companies. They estimate 20,000-50,000 new temporary jobs are being created this year thanks to robust summer season demand in ...
13 May, 2024, 12.05 AM ISTAmazon Great Summer Sale 2024: Great deals on Video games, Books and Toys Don't let the sweltering heat dampen your spirit because Amazon is back with its Great Summer Sale, where you’ll encounter amazing discounts and deals on categories like fashion, appliances, mobiles, home decor, and much more. Amazon is also offerin...
05 May, 2024, 12.37 PM ISTBlue Star has a very balanced growth in both B2B and B2C segments; Jan-July overall market growth to be 30-35%: Vir Advani Blue Star's Vir Advani discusses strong Q4 performance, market growth outlook, revenue milestones, and technological advancements. Anticipates continued demand revival, capacity expansion, and industry growth with a focus on innovation and efficienc...
03 May, 2024, 03.20 PM ISTSeasonal manpower demand soars, 2024 looks set to be a record year for temporary summer jobs Most in demand are delivery, in-store, on-ground, after-sales service and manufacturing workers for industries producing summer goods with companies struggling to find people to fill roles.
01 May, 2024, 07.39 AM ISTSummer heat takes toll on gig workers; the rise of Airchat Happy Monday! A shortage of delivery executives amid soaring temperatures is becoming a major concern for ecommerce companies. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
29 Apr, 2024, 07.19 AM IST