The ‘Low-Hire, Low-Fire’ Job Market Shifts: More Layoffs, Less Hiring in 2026

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Feb 6, 2026

January 2026 brought a sharp rise in US layoffs—highest January since 2009—yet hiring plans hit record lows. Workers feel stuck and anxious, clinging to jobs amid uncertainty. Is the low-hire, low-fire era ending... or getting worse?

Financial market analysis from 06/02/2026. Market conditions may have changed since publication.

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