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- U.S. employers announced layoffs affecting more than 317,000 workers in 2026, based on 3,651 WARN notices.
- Private employers added 90,000 jobs in September, led by health care, education and hospitality sectors.
- Financial activities employers cut 16,000 jobs in September, the largest sector loss reported by ADP.
- Alex Beene blamed financial job losses on higher borrowing costs and AI, according to Newsweek.