Global Market: US weekly jobless claims drop more than expected

US unemployment claims saw a sharper-than-expected drop last week, signaling continued labor market strength. Despite this positive sign, a rise in continuing claims suggests employers are cautious about hiring, potentially impacting job seekers, especially recent graduates facing competition from AI. The median unemployment duration has also lengthened, indicating a tougher job search for many.

Turtlemint IPO ends with 1.2x subscription, QIBs lead demand

Turtlemint Fintech Solutions’ ₹883-crore IPO saw robust demand, closing Tuesday with a 1.20 times subscription. Qualified Institutional Buyers led the charge, subscribing 1.59 times, while retail investors showed keen interest at 1.07 times. Despite a slower uptake from Non-Institutional Investors, the overall response indicates a positive market reception for the fintech firm’s public offering.