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Layoffs soared in October to their highest for the month in 22 years, report says

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  • Layoffs across the U.S. soared last month to more than 153,000, marking the worst October for job reductions in 22 years, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
  • "October's pace of job cutting was much higher than average for the month," Andy Challenger, a workplace expert and chief revenue officer for Challenger, Gray & Christmas, said in a statement.
  • Analysts say the October deterioration hints at a durable shift as firms reduce staff and increasingly rely on AI to curb payroll costs amid tighter budgets.

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Job cuts in October hit highest level for the month in 22 years, Challenger says

Job cuts in October hit highest level for the month in 22 years, Challenger says

Layoffs in October hit highest level for month in 22 years as companies cite cost-cutting, AI

Layoffs in October hit highest level for month in 22 years as companies cite cost-cutting, AI

Last month marked worst October for layoffs in more than 20 years: Challenger

Layoff announcements surged last month: The worst October in 22 years | CNN Business

Layoff announcements surged last month: The worst October in 22 years | CNN Business

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October monthly job cuts surged to a 22-year high

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U.S. companies cut 150K jobs in October; 183% jump from September - UPI.com

U.S. companies cut 150K jobs in October; 183% jump from September - UPI.com

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AI wreaks havoc on US jobs with two-decade high 150K cut in October – bringing 2025 total to 1M: report

Last month was the worst October for layoffs since 2003, outplacement firm reports

Last month was the worst October for layoffs since 2003, outplacement firm reports

US companies announce most October Job Cuts in over 20 years

US companies announce most October Job Cuts in over 20 years

US Companies Announce Most October Job Cuts in Over 20 Years

US Companies Announce Most October Job Cuts in Over 20 Years

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U.S. companies' layoffs largest in 22 years... employment shock hits amid 'AI bubble' debate

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