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A government watchdog says the Labor Department has been releasing flawed data — and finds that most states underpaid jobless Americans — A government watchdog says the Labor Department has been releasing flawed data — and finds that most states underpaid jobless Americans
01 Dec 2020, 05:30 by Ben Winck

IMF urges Europe to provide more monetary and fiscal support to prevent further damage to the eurozone economy — IMF urges Europe to provide more monetary and fiscal support to prevent further damage to the eurozone economy
30 Nov 2020, 23:30 by Amanda Cooper

Here’s how the US economy could transform under Biden after his appointment of Janet Yellen as Treasury Secretary — starting with sizable stimulus — Here’s how the US economy could transform under Biden after his appointment of Janet Yellen as Treasury Secretary — starting with sizable stimulus
30 Nov 2020, 22:55 by Ben Winck

A rare $930k 'Erotic Watch,' made famous by Drake, was snatched off the owner's wrist outside a department store — A rare $930k 'Erotic Watch,' made famous by Drake, was snatched off the owner's wrist outside a department store
27 Nov 2020, 21:07 by Naina Bhardwaj

America's unemployment has been worse amid the pandemic than other countries, but Joe Biden has a plan to fix it — America's unemployment has been worse amid the pandemic than other countries, but Joe Biden has a plan to fix it
27 Nov 2020, 21:04 by Madison Hoff

India's GDP shrunk 7.5% in July-September — markets had feared much worse — India's GDP shrunk 7.5% in July-September — markets had feared much worse
27 Nov 2020, 18:55 by BI India Bureau

Economic recovery stronger than expected, need to be watchful of demand sustainability post festivals: RBI Governor — Economic recovery stronger than expected, need to be watchful of demand sustainability post festivals: RBI Governor
26 Nov 2020, 14:13

US corporate profits jumped a record $495 billion in the 3rd quarter as the economy reopened — US corporate profits jumped a record $495 billion in the 3rd quarter as the economy reopened
26 Nov 2020, 02:30 by Ben Winck

The K-shaped recovery just keeps getting more K-shaped — better for those at the top and worse at the bottom — The K-shaped recovery just keeps getting more K-shaped — better for those at the top and worse at the bottom
25 Nov 2020, 23:35 by Juliana Kaplan

US weekly jobless claims rise to 778,000, more than economist forecasts as labor-market recovery weakens — US weekly jobless claims rise to 778,000, more than economist forecasts as labor-market recovery weakens
25 Nov 2020, 21:05 by Ben Winck

IBM reportedly plans to cut around 10,000 jobs in Europe, with staff in the UK and Germany the worst hit — IBM reportedly plans to cut around 10,000 jobs in Europe, with staff in the UK and Germany the worst hit
25 Nov 2020, 20:04 by Grace Dean

Tulsa, Oklahoma, is paying remote workers $10,000 to move there for a year — Tulsa, Oklahoma, is paying remote workers $10,000 to move there for a year
25 Nov 2020, 20:00 by Grace Dean

Ghislaine Maxwell is in quarantine after a jail staffer tested positive for COVID-19 — Ghislaine Maxwell is in quarantine after a jail staffer tested positive for COVID-19
25 Nov 2020, 04:16 by Jacob Shamsian

Almost half a trillion dollars — first report of its kind calculates the true global cost of wealthy and corporate tax avoidance — Almost half a trillion dollars — first report of its kind calculates the true global cost of wealthy and corporate tax avoidance
24 Nov 2020, 20:51 by Dominic-Madori Davis

The US economy will shrink in the 1st quarter of 2021 as winter weather spurs virus resurgence, JPMorgan says — The US economy will shrink in the 1st quarter of 2021 as winter weather spurs virus resurgence, JPMorgan says
24 Nov 2020, 00:07 by Ben Winck

Goldman Sachs slashes US growth forecasts as spiking coronavirus cases drive economic slowdown — Goldman Sachs slashes US growth forecasts as spiking coronavirus cases drive economic slowdown
23 Nov 2020, 23:36 by Ben Winck

The 25 most expensive ZIP codes in America in 2020 — The 25 most expensive ZIP codes in America in 2020
23 Nov 2020, 16:57 by Taylor Borden

Nobel-winning economist Paul Krugman says Biden won't engage in Trump-style boasting — and his team will be unlike the 'quacks and hacks' in the incumbent administration — Nobel-winning economist Paul Krugman says Biden won't engage in Trump-style boasting — and his team will be unlike the 'quacks and hacks' in the incumbent administration
23 Nov 2020, 15:21 by Shalini Nagarajan

Russian special forces rescue 7-year-old boy kidnapped by pedophile suspect following tip-off from US Interpol officer — Russian special forces rescue 7-year-old boy kidnapped by pedophile suspect following tip-off from US Interpol officer
21 Nov 2020, 18:56 by Naina Bhardwaj

The Fed and the Treasury are butting heads over more emergency relief at a time when spiking virus cases make cooperation more important than ever — The Fed and the Treasury are butting heads over more emergency relief at a time when spiking virus cases make cooperation more important than ever
20 Nov 2020, 21:59 by Ben Winck

Good Samaritan and martial arts coach stops baby kidnap in New York City using Jiu-Jitsu takedown — Good Samaritan and martial arts coach stops baby kidnap in New York City using Jiu-Jitsu takedown
20 Nov 2020, 21:37 by Naina Bhardwaj

Plea for regulation to ensure UPI data is not 'exploited' to be heard by the Supreme Court on November 23 — Plea for regulation to ensure UPI data is not 'exploited' to be heard by the Supreme Court on November 23
20 Nov 2020, 15:53

UK retail sales roared higher in October, as consumers stocked up ahead of national lockdowns — UK retail sales roared higher in October, as consumers stocked up ahead of national lockdowns
20 Nov 2020, 15:51 by Caterina Dassie

A Biden stimulus plan will spur US economic growth of 4.6% in 2021, Ned Davis Research says — A Biden stimulus plan will spur US economic growth of 4.6% in 2021, Ned Davis Research says
20 Nov 2020, 03:08 by Matthew Fox

Congress must pass new stimulus now to fend off another virus-driven economic slowdown, says one Fed president — Congress must pass new stimulus now to fend off another virus-driven economic slowdown, says one Fed president
20 Nov 2020, 02:36 by Ben Winck

Kunal Shah’s CRED raises $80 million — valuation doubles to $800 million for the just two-year old startup

PUBG Mobile India is still fighting its ban as indigenous clone FAU-G makes its debut

This former Uber India executive is now building a startup that offers extra-curricular activities for children

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