Economy

Layoffs in January were the highest to start a year since 2009, Challenger says

Layoffs in January were the highest to start a year since 2009, Challenger says

An Amazon Go store in New York, US, on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Layoff plans hit their highest January total since the global financial crisis while...

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January jobs report will be released on Feb. 11 after shutdown delay

January jobs report will be released on Feb. 11 after shutdown delay

A ‘help wanted’ advertisement is displayed in Manhattan on Jan. 9, 2026, in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images The January jobs report delayed by the brief government s...

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ADP jobs report January 2026:

ADP jobs report January 2026:

The U.S. labor market barely budged in January, with hiring below even muted expectations, according to a report Wednesday from payrolls processing firm ADP. Private companies added just...

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Trump responds to Europe with U.S.-India trade deal

Trump responds to Europe with U.S.-India trade deal

President Donald Trump greets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House in Washington, Monday, June 26, 2017. Alex Brandon | AP U.S. President Donald Trump‘s announcement...

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Friday’s jobs report will be delayed because of the partial government shutdown

Friday’s jobs report will be delayed because of the partial government shutdown

The US Department of Labor headquarters building is seen at dusk on June 21, 2024 in Washington, DC. J. David Ake | Getty Images News | Getty Images The Bureau of Labor Statistics will not...

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UK, China rush to forge business deals

UK, China rush to forge business deals

China’s President Xi Jinping (R) and Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer shake hands before their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on January 29, 2026. Carl Cour...

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