US Job Cuts Rise Sharply in January

In January, U.S. job cuts surged to the highest level in 10 months, with a 136% increase from December. This spike was primarily seen in the financial and technology sectors due to restructuring efforts. Despite this monthly jump, the year-on-year figures show a 20% decrease in job cuts from January 2023. The financial industry, in particular, experienced a significant rise in layoffs, announcing 23,238 job cuts, more than double compared to the same period last year.