US Jobless Claims Surge as AI Drives Record January Layoffs

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Feb 5, 2026

Initial jobless claims spiked unexpectedly and January saw the most layoffs since 2009, with AI increasingly cited as a key driver. Is the job market cooling faster than expected—and what does it mean for workers in 2026? The numbers are concerning...

Financial market analysis from 05/02/2026. Market conditions may have changed since publication.

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