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U.S. Economy Shed 108,435 Jobs in January, Worst Month Since 2009 Recession

HeadlineFeb 06, 2026

New data released Thursday show U.S. layoffs rose in January to their highest level since the Great Recession of 2009. According to the firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, U.S. employers announced more than 108,000 layoffs last month — up 205% from the previous month.

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