The E-shaped economy in US: How rising costs are hitting every generation – The Times of India

The E-shaped economy in US: How rising costs are hitting every generation – The Times of India

A diverse group of American workers across different ages—young adults, mid-career professionals, and older employees—looking concerned while reviewing bills, laptops, and financial documents, illustrating the multigenerational financial strain caused by rising living costs in the US. For years, economists described recoveries after recessions as “K-shaped,” a neat picture where some thrived while others lagged behind….

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America’s two-job economy: Why nearly half a million workers are living the double-shift reality – The Times of India

America’s two-job economy: Why nearly half a million workers are living the double-shift reality – The Times of India

Despite steady payroll growth, a deeper strain is reshaping the US labour market. Data shared by The Kobeissi Letter shows 476,000 Americans now hold two full-time jobs, near record levels and double the 2020 figure. With 8.77 million juggling multiple roles, rising costs are redefining what financial stability truly means. The American jobs market looks…

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Budget 2026: What five years of data reveal about India’s direct and indirect taxes – explained – The Times of India

Budget 2026: What five years of data reveal about India’s direct and indirect taxes – explained – The Times of India

As Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget 2026–27 tomorrow (February 1), tax data from the past five years highlights the evolving revenue base of the government. Both direct and indirect taxes have grown steadily, reflecting changes in economic activity, compliance and policy design. A closer look at the data shows…

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Fragile gains in America’s job market recorded amid corporate layoff storm: Has US’s job market found a pulse? – The Times of India

Fragile gains in America’s job market recorded amid corporate layoff storm: Has US’s job market found a pulse? – The Times of India

For months, America’s job market has been in a fragile condition, breathing, but barely. After a punishing summer that saw hiring freezes sweep across industries, October brought an unexpected heartbeat. According to payroll data released by ADP on Wednesday, US employers added an estimated 42,000 jobs, the first uptick since July.While modest by any historical…

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