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U.S. Job Cuts Surge Amid AI Adoption, Wage Stagnation

11/7/2025

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In October, U.S. employment stabilized as private-sector payrolls rose 42,000 after a decline, led by large companies while small firms struggled.
Wage growth remains stagnant, as job changers earn 6.7% and stayers earn 4.5%.
U.S. job cuts reached a 22-year high with 153,074 layoffs in October, driven by AI adoption and economic pressures.
The Bank of England (BoE) is considering rate cuts in December, influenced by inflation trends and forecasts.

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Story summary

In October, U.S. employment stabilized as private-sector payrolls rose 42,000 after a decline, led by large companies while small firms struggled.
Wage growth remains stagnant, as job changers earn 6.7% and stayers earn 4.5%.
U.S. job cuts reached a 22-year high with 153,074 layoffs in October, driven by AI adoption and economic pressures.
The Bank of England (BoE) is considering rate cuts in December, influenced by inflation trends and forecasts.