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MarketWise: 108,435 layoffs in January mark worst start since financial crisis as market rewards cuts

MarketWise: 108,435 layoffs in January mark worst start since financial crisis as market rewards cuts
January layoffs hit crisis highs

January saw 108,435 layoffs, the highest level for the month since the financial crisis. Markets are rewarding companies that aggressively reduce headcount, signaling a notable shift in investor sentiment.

The trend raises concerns about a potential AI-driven 'doom loop' for workers, as efficiency gains and cost-cutting become top priorities. MarketWise questions whether this marks the beginning of a new threat to labor markets driven by artificial intelligence. The dynamic comes as investors increasingly focus on profitability in the face of economic uncertainty.

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