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U.S. Factory Job Cuts Near Highest Levels Since 2009
Announcements of planned job reductions at U.S. factories reached levels close to those recorded after the 2009 financial crisis and during the Covid-19 pandemic. The data were reported by CNBC.
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Planned job reductions at U.S. factories reached levels near the highest recorded since the end of the global financial crisis in 2009 and the Covid-19 pandemic. The figures were compiled from layoff announcements tracked by CNBC. The data cover reductions disclosed through mid-June 2026.
Measurement details CNBC aggregates notices of planned cuts across manufacturing sectors. The current pace matches peaks seen in 2009 and 2020. The series does not include actual separations, only announced plans. No breakdown by industry or region was provided in the report. No company-specific figures or executive statements were included in the coverage.
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