U.S. Layoff Plans Surge to Highest January Level Since 2009, Challenger Data Shows
By HarshitNEW YORK, FEBRUARY 5, 2026 — Planned job cuts at U.S. companies surged in January to their highest level since the global financial crisis, while hiring intentions fell to their weakest reading in more than 15 years—signaling rising caution among employers heading into 2026. According to data released Thursday by Challenger, Gray & Christmas, U.S. employers announced 108,435 planned…
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U.S. Layoff Plans Surge to Highest January Level Since 2009, Challenger Data Shows
By HarshitNEW YORK, FEBRUARY 5, 2026 — Planned job cuts at U.S. companies surged in January to their highest level since the global financial crisis, while hiring intentions fell to their weakest reading in more than 15 years—signaling rising caution among employers heading into 2026. According to data released Thursday…
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