BusinessAI Cited in 120,136 U.S. Job Cuts This Year as Tech Layoffs Surge 54 Percent
Through September 2026, AI was named as the reason for over 120,000 job cuts—21% of all U.S. layoffs—as tech companies announced 165,925 cuts, up 54% from last year despite the broader economy stabilizing.
FinanceConsumers Plan to Spend 890 Dollars This Holiday Season—But Inflation Is the Only Reason Why
Americans are heading into the 2026 holidays planning to spend 90 per household, but 78% say higher prices will affect their decisions—creating a paradox of rising spending driven by inflation, not enthusiasm.