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US Job Cuts Surge in January 2026: What Happened

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  Mark Burton / 4 weeks
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US Job Cuts Surge in January 2026: What Happened As February 2026 begins, January proved to be one of the toughest months for American workers in recent memory. Major US companies announced massive layoffs, with estimates exceeding 60,000+ positions eliminated nationwide. Driven by aggressive cost-cutting, AI and automation adoption, post-pandemic restructuring, and efficiency pushes, these cuts span […]