January Layoffs Surge to Second-Highest Level on Record
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Layoffs in the US surged 136% in January, reaching the second-highest level on record, with financial and technology sectors being hit the hardest. Companies cited cost-cutting, restructuring, and increased automation and AI adoption as the main drivers for the job cuts. The labor market is showing signs of deterioration amid ongoing inflation and high interest rates, with the pace of job cuts accelerating at the start of 2024.
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