In a stunning turn of events that has sent ripples through the economic landscape, the latest data reveals a sharp and unexpected decline in U.S. private payrolls for November, painting a grim picture of a labor market in distress. This downturn, characterized by a net loss of 32,000 jobs, stands
In the heart of financial markets, a quiet tension grips investors as Treasury yields hover at critical levels, with the 10-year benchmark steady at 4.09%. This stillness, almost eerie against the backdrop of a pivotal Federal Reserve meeting scheduled for December 9-10, signals a market on edge.
Imagine a policy designed to rebuild American manufacturing muscle, only to find it squeezing the very workforce it aimed to protect. That’s the growing concern surrounding President Donald Trump’s tariff initiatives, which were rolled out with the promise of bringing jobs back home. Yet, as
Imagine a nation defying the weight of global trade barriers, achieving a staggering 8.2% economic growth rate in a single quarter despite hefty tariffs from one of its largest trading partners. This is the reality for India in the September quarter, even as 50% U.S. tariffs loomed large since
A question at the heart of a tragedy Fire raced up bamboo scaffolding and across wind-whipped plastic mesh at Wang Fuk Court, stealing breath, light, and time before dawn crews could reach trapped families as smoke poured into common corridors and turned escape routes into perilous gauntlets. In
Shoppers who grew up on flash sales and countdown timers are now setting alarms for budget apps and craft nights, trading doorbusters for deliberate plans that stretch spending power while rediscovering local options—if they can actually find them. Generational recalibration: key questions driving
