The U.S. job market is off to a rough start in the new year, with companies announcing more layoff

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:21 PM

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New data indicates a significant increase in job cuts and a decline in hiring plans for January, suggesting a challenging start to the year for the U.S. job market.

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