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gulftoday. ae > business > 04/21/2026 > uk-unemployment-shows-surprise-fall-to-49-since-last-summer

UK unemployment shows surprise fall to 4. 9% since last summer

3+ hour, 47+ min ago  (113+ words) Gulf Today Unemployment in the UK unexpectedly fell in the three months to February, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Tuesday the rate of unemployment was 4. 9% in February, the lowest level since last summer. This…...

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gulftoday. ae > business > 04/04/2026 > rbi-likely-to-pause-repo-rate-asiran-weighs-on-growth-inflation

RBI likely to pause repo rate as Iran weighs on growth, inflation

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (768+ words) The Middle East conflict and elevated oil prices will likely lead to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintaining the policy repo rate unchanged at 5. 25 per cent in its April 2026 MPC meeting, a report said. The report from Bank of…...

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gulftoday. ae > business > 04/03/2026 > pakistan-hikes-petrol-diesel-prices-due-to-middle-east-conflict

Pakistan hikes petrol, diesel prices due to Middle East conflict

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (711+ words) Tariq Butt, Gulf Today Correspondent / Agence France-Presse Pakistan's government on Thursday night drastically raised fuel prices in response to spiking global energy prices caused by the Iran war, the country's petroleum minister said in a press conference. The new prices…...

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gulftoday. ae > business > 04/01/2026 > why-georgia-is-becoming-the-smarter-choice-for-global-investors

Why Georgia is becoming the smarter choice for global investors

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (437+ words) Gulf Today Why Georgia is becoming the smarter choice for global investors In a world that feels increasingly unpredictable, Georgia is standing out as a steady and welcoming destination for international capital. While many traditional markets are facing uncertainty, Georgia…...

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gulftoday. ae > business > 03/24/2026 > dubai-to-strengthen-tech-trade-partnerships-with-czech-republic

Dubai to strengthen tech, trade partnerships with Czech Republic

4+ week, 6+ hour ago  (354+ words) Dubai Chambers has explored ways to strengthen economic relations between the business communities in Dubai and the Czech Republic during a meeting with a delegation led by Petr Michal, President of the Prague Chamber of Commerce. Both parties reaffirmed their…...

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gulftoday. ae > business > 03/21/2026 > us-jobless-claims-fall-signal-stable-labor-market

US jobless claims fall signal stable labor market

1+ mon, 2+ hour ago  (550+ words) The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, pointing to stable labor market conditions and a rebound in job growth in March. The government introduced new seasonal factors for 2026 "and revised the seasonal factors…...

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gulftoday. ae > business > 03/20/2026 > indias-unemployment-falls-to-49-as-sectors-diversify

India's unemployment falls to 4. 9% as sectors diversify

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (528+ words) The decline in India's unemployment rate to 4. 9 per cent in February reflects an encouraging shift in the rhythm of hiring. Employment creation is no longer locked within a handful of urban hubs or select industries. February's gains were spread across…...

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gulftoday. ae > business > 03/16/2026 > stocks-cautious-on-hormuz-doubts-traders-await-clarity

Stocks cautious on Hormuz doubts, traders await clarity

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (832+ words) Investors were in a wary mood on Monday as hostilities in the Gulf kept oil prices elevated, clouding an inflation outlook that should keep most central banks on pause "at policy meetings this week, though Australia is likely to hike....

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gulftoday. ae > opinion > 03/16/2026 > the-tale-of-the-disappearing-jobs-numbers

The tale of the disappearing jobs numbers

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (477+ words) E. J. Antoni, Tribune New Service This helps explain why people were so sour on the labor market in polling data leading up to the 2024 presidential election, while the official statistics were painting a fairly rosy picture. After including not only monthly…...

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gulftoday. ae > business > 03/16/2026 > indias-merchandise-trade-deficit-narrows-to-271-billion-in-february

India's merchandise trade deficit narrows to $27. 1 billion in February

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (647+ words) India's merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $27. 1 billion in February from $34. 68 billion in the previous month, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Monday. The country's merchandise exports rose to $36. 61 billion from $36. 56 billion in January, while…...