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The current “no-hire-no-fire” environment in the workplace has slowed the pace of tech hiring in the US, but companies have seen one benefit — the selection of job candidates is easier. Many employers have become clearer about the qualifications they’re seeking in new hires: they’re focused less on people who can service large stacks of code, and more on ability to have a direct impact on corporate revenue and operations. “Roles are narrower, expectations are clearer, and teams are being built with purpose rather than volume,” said Kye Mitchell, head of Experis, a division of recruiting firm ManpowerGroup. That’s the backdrop amid a spate of recent hiring data reports released by the US government and various private firms that track hiring. Overall, employment in the US rose by 115,000 jobs in April, with gains in healthcare, transportation and warehousing, and retail trade, according to the latest report by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. But tech hiring has slowed and in the las
Read full articleIran's submarine deployment in the Strait of Hormuz heightens geopolitical tensions, potentially disrupting global oil flow and escalating conflict risks. The post Iran deploys submarines in Strait of Hormuz amid US tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Peter Thiel-backed Augustus has won conditional OCC approval for a US bank charter focused on AI-driven payments and stablecoin settlement infrastructure.
Mandatory AI safety reviews for government contracts could increase compliance costs, potentially excluding smaller firms from federal opportunities. The post Americans for Responsible Innovation urges US to mandate AI safety reviews for government contracts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Heightened tensions over the Strait of Hormuz could destabilize global oil markets, increase military conflict risks, and strain US-Iran relations. The post Iran threatens permanent closure of Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The diplomatic stalemate may exacerbate regional tensions, hinder economic recovery, and impact global energy markets due to uncertainty. The post Iran sees no clear horizon for US political agreement amid nuclear deal doubts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Iran's firm conditions for US talks suggest prolonged regional tensions and limited diplomatic progress, impacting global geopolitical stability. The post Iran sets firm conditions for US talks amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The post Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD hits lows near $4,650 as Fed easing hopes dim appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Gold (XAU/USD) pulls back from last week’s high on Monday, reaching session lows a few dollars above the $4,650 level at the time of writing. Waning hopes of a swift end to the US-Iran war and strong US employment data, which eases pressures on the Federal Reserve to cut rates anytime soon, are hurting precious metals on Monday. US President Donald Trump dismissed Iran’s late proposal of a peace agreement, which, according to Iran’s state media, includes recognition of the sovereignty of the Strait of Hormuz. To make matters worse, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed that the war will not be over until Iran’s enriched uranium is removed, an option Tehran considers utterly unacceptable. Furthermore, US data released on Friday revealed that jobs grew well beyond expectations in April, suggesting that the labour market is finally stabilising. These figure
Increased speculation of US military action highlights potential for heightened geopolitical instability and market volatility. The post Trump rejects Iran’s proposal, raising military conflict concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
