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October Job Cuts Surge: Consumer Confidence Plummets

11/10/2025

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The U.S. labor market weakened in October 2025, with over 100,000 job cuts—the highest for that month since 2003—driven by technology and warehousing.
Holiday seasonal hiring declined, with plans for only 400,000 roles, far below pre-pandemic averages.
Consumer confidence fell as unemployment expectations rose, and analysts warn ongoing layoffs could worsen contraction.
The disconnect between stock market performance and labor health raises concerns about the broader recovery.

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Story summary

The U.S. labor market weakened in October 2025, with over 100,000 job cuts—the highest for that month since 2003—driven by technology and warehousing.
Holiday seasonal hiring declined, with plans for only 400,000 roles, far below pre-pandemic averages.
Consumer confidence fell as unemployment expectations rose, and analysts warn ongoing layoffs could worsen contraction.
The disconnect between stock market performance and labor health raises concerns about the broader recovery.