JP Morgan CEO: Americans Are in 'Good Shape' Financially and 'Still Have Money From COVID'
JPMorgan CEO says consumers still doing well despite inflation, sparking backlash online.
Woman Says She Was Rejected From Job Due To Her Tattoos: Sparks Discussion For Client Facing Roles
Despite being told that her rejection was due to a lack of experience, Ash Putnam believes that employers judge candidates on their appearance.
Rating Agencies Doubt France's Target To Cut Massive Debt
Two major ratings agencies left their assessment of France's huge debt pile unchanged Friday, but cast doubt on the government's debt reduction target.
Too Busy For Politics? S. Korea's Young Voters On What Motivates Them
High youth unemployment, feuding politicians and a cost of living crisis: young South Korean voters told AFP what was on their minds as they voted -- some for the first time -- in elections Wednesday.
5 Tips To Make Your Resume Stand Out To Your Employer Under 7 Seconds
Studies show that recruiters would extend a job offer after an interview in less than a month - measured at an average of 24 days.
This CEO Denies Every Request for PTO - Her Amazing Reason Why Has Gone Viral
Lauren Howard lets her employees schedule in their chosen days off and says they can do so, without reason.
This London Start-Up Works 4 Days a Week Thanks to AI
Business leaders across the UK have turned their attentions to a technology-driven shortened workweek as Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to develop.
3 Tips To Build Up Your 'F**k You Fund' For When You Want To Quit
Instead of relying on monthly wages and being trapped or exposed to a negative environment, the "f*ck you fund" supports workers by eliminating financial barriers.
This $3.6b Boston Health Tech Start-up Pays Its Employees To Sleep More
Hostile leadership and unfairness in the workplace have been linked to sleep deprivation and a lack of motivation amongst workers.
Student Amputates His Legs To Get £1M Insurance Payout; Only Gets £5611 and Has To Pay It Back
Taiwanese student, Zhang, worked alongside Liao to try and fraudulently claim £1 million in insurance payouts over leg amputations caused by frostbite.
Employer Turns Down 'Excellent' Applicant Due To 5 -Year Break: Why Gap Years Shouldn't Matter
While career gaps can still lead to rejections, there has been a hike in recruiters who welcome lengthy gaps in employment.
Lawyer Explains Why Termination Meetings Are Short and 3 Questions To Ask When Fired
The UK is witnessing a rapid increase of contract terminations and final meetings are being cut short to avoid liabilities.
UK's Gen Z Too Sick To Work Due To 'Mental Health' Reasons Is 'Harming The Economy'
The study also highlights how mental health issues can even force young adults into lower-paid jobs or unemployment.
What Does UK Entering Recession After Steeper-Than-Expected Fall In GDP Mean For Brits
While recessions of the past, notably during the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, were protracted and severe, indications suggest that this downturn may be milder and short-lived.
China New Year Holiday Spending Surges Past Pre-pandemic Levels
China's new year holiday spending last week surged past pre-pandemic levels, official figures showed, a rare bright spot for an economy struggling with sluggish consumption and deflation.
UK Economy Slides Into Recession Ahead Of Election
Britain is in recession, official data showed Thursday, dealing another blow to embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, whose Conservative party is forecast to lose a general election expected this year.
Stock Markets Mixed As Investors Digest Corporate Results
While US stocks closed up, the picture in Europe was less positive: London, Paris and Frankfurt all ended lower as investors locked in profits from recent gains.
Unemployment Rate in the UK: Official Figures Show Potential Discrepancy
The new data, derived from experimental results within the Labour Force Survey, could potentially exert pressure on the Bank of England to reconsider any immediate plans for interest rate cuts.
Shares In Banking Giants BNP, ING Fall Despite Hefty Profits
Shares in European banking giants BNP Paribas and ING tumbled on Thursday as disappointing fourth-quarter results took the shine off bumper annual profits.
US Fed Rate Cuts Become Question Of When, Not If
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to start cutting interest rates in the coming months, as inflation edges closer to its long-run target of two percent.
UK Wage Growth Continues To Slow And Threaten Labour Market
The Office For National Statistics reports that the annual rate of growth in earnings, including annual bonuses, has slowed to 6.5 per cent.
China's Xi Hails 'Resilient' Economy In Bullish New Year Speech
President Xi Jinping said Sunday the Chinese economy had grown "more resilient and dynamic" in 2023, despite financial figures continuing to disappoint as the post-Covid recovery stalls.
Asian Stocks Open Year's Last Trading Day Cautiously
Asian stocks opened cautiously on Friday, largely continuing an end-of-year rally that has been boosted by investors' expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut as early as March.
Stock Markets Mixed As Trading Year Nears End
Global stocks were mixed Thursday on the penultimate trading day of 2023, while oil prices fell on easing worries about shipping disruptions in the Red Sea.
Blinken Seeks Way Forward In Mexico On Migration Surge
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks Wednesday in Mexico in hopes of tackling surging migration, which has become a major political headache for President Joe Biden as he enters an election year.
Bank Of England Holds Interest Rate, Warns On Inflation
The Bank of England on Thursday held its key interest rate and warned it will remain high to tackle inflation, indicating in contrast with the Federal Reserve that cuts were unlikely any time soon.
UK Household Financial Struggles Soar Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis
The latest research from the consumer group Which? unveiled that 9.8 per cent of surveyed households admitted to missing or defaulting on payments for loans, credit cards, housing, or household bills during that period.
China Accused Of Genocide As Hundreds Of Mosques Are Destroyed
As part of its policy that sets out to "sinicise" religious minorities, the Chinese government has ordered the destruction of thousands of mosques.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan Aims To Be 'Pro-Business' With New Investment Announcement for UK SMEs
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has launched a first phase of business funding worth £62 million to help UK SMEs in and around London to scale up, creating more jobs in the region.
Cooling US Inflation Raises Hopes Of An End To Rate Hikes
US consumer inflation cooled more than expected last month, according to government data published Tuesday, providing welcome news for policymakers looking to control price increases without damaging the economy.