Event Brief
Worst January for Layoffs Since 2009
Filed: Feb 05, 2026 at 7:02 PM ET
Summary: January saw the highest job layoffs since 2009, per a report.
WHO: Challenger Gray and Christmas
WHAT: Report on job layoffs
WHEN: Feb 05, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET
WHERE: United States
WHY: Economic conditions leading to increased layoffs
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