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- As Americans enter 2026, confidence in the labor market has declined, with 40% of workers expecting worsening conditions per a Monster.com survey.
- In 2025, layoffs reached 1.2 million, the highest since 2020.
- Healthcare added over 700,000 jobs while federal employment and professional services posted losses.
- Experts say uncertainty persists, but modest job growth may occur as employers adapt to changing conditions.
