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- In February 2026, U.S. employers announced 48,307 job cuts, down 55% from January and 72% from February 2025.
- This total, 156,742 layoffs, marks the lowest January–February total since 2022.
- The tech sector led with 11,039 cuts amid Artificial Intelligence (AI) pressures and uncertainty.
- Education and industrial manufacturing followed with 5,417 and 4,109 cuts.
- Andy Challenger of Challenger, Gray & Christmas warned Iran-related tensions may raise costs and spur further layoffs.
