US layoffs just hit a Great Recession–level warning sign. In January, 108,435 job cuts were announced — the highest January total since 2009 — while hiring plans collapsed to record lows. Amazon, UPS, Dow, Nike, and more are slashing jobs as demand weakens, AI accelerates, and economic uncertainty rises. This isn’t a normal slowdown — it’s a quiet labor market breakdown. What does this mean for workers, consumers, and the US economy in 2026? Watch now.
