AI Progress Report

Layoffs hit recession era in 2026, one of the most consequential early-year job figures in nearly two decades, with U.S. employers announcing 108,435 layoffs — the highest for a January since 2009 according to data from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Major cuts spanned sectors including transportation, technology, and healthcare, reflecting growing corporate caution amid […]

Tech layoffs surge in the headlines. After a wave of workforce reductions over the past year, January 2026 saw more than 108,000 job cuts, marking the highest January layoff total since the 2009 recession, according to data cited by Business Insider. Major corporations across transportation, retail, and technology cited restructuring and cost discipline as key

The U.S. job market is showing signs of strain and the latest data suggest education alone may no longer guarantee college advantage. According to a recent analysis from Investopedia, unemployment among U.S. workers with college degrees climbed to 2.8% in late 2025, narrowing the traditional advantage degree holders have long enjoyed and rising to 5.6%