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Editorial analysis on AI, layoffs, and the future of work.
Jobs Lost in 2026
232,475
Across 109 layoff events
AI-Driven Job Losses
129,390
56% of all layoffs · 25 events
Confidence Analysis
Jobs Created in 2026
+91,000
In AI, energy, biotech & semiconductors
Net Impact
-141,475
Daily Briefing
Your morning rundown of layoffs, hiring, and market moves
Amazon Axes 16,000 — But AI & Green Energy Are Booming
Amazon Axes 16,000 — Oracle, Meta Mull Further Cuts
Macy's Cuts 993 Jobs — But AI & Green Energy Are Booming
IBM Replaces 5,200 with AI — AWS Adds 8,000 Cloud Jobs
AI & Automation
How AI is reshaping the workforce
Block Cuts 4,000 Jobs — What It Means for Workers
Block has announced layoffs affecting 4,000 employees in the fintech / payments sector. Classification: AI-Driven.
HSBC Cuts 20,000 Jobs — What It Means for Workers
HSBC has announced layoffs affecting 20,000 employees in the banking / financial services sector. Classification: AI-Driven.
Atlassian Cuts 1,600 Jobs — What It Means for Workers
Atlassian has announced layoffs affecting 1,600 employees in the enterprise software sector. Classification: AI-Driven.
45,000 Tech Workers Laid Off in March 2026 — And It's Not Over
March 2026 becomes the worst month for tech layoffs since 2023. Intel, Amazon, and Oracle lead the bloodbath.
Oracle's $100B Gamble: 25,000 Jobs Cut to Fund AI Empire
Oracle is executing one of the largest layoffs in tech history, cutting up to 25,000 employees to redirect billions into AI data center infrastructure.
Block Cuts 40% of Workforce, CEO Cites 'AI Gains'
Jack Dorsey's Block eliminates 4,000 jobs in one of the most aggressive AI-driven layoffs yet, replacing teams with AI systems across Square and Cash App.
Tech Layoffs
Breaking layoff news from the tech industry
Epic Games Cuts 1,000 Jobs — What It Means for Workers
Epic Games has announced layoffs affecting 1,000 employees in the gaming / technology sector. Classification: Financial.
T-Mobile Announces Layoffs — What It Means for Workers
T-Mobile has announced layoffs affecting undisclosed employees in the telecommunications sector. Classification: Restructuring.
Innocean India Announces Layoffs — What It Means for Workers
Innocean India has announced layoffs affecting undisclosed employees in the advertising / marketing sector. Classification: Restructuring.
Takeda Cuts 600+ Jobs — What It Means for Workers
Takeda has announced layoffs affecting 600+ employees in the pharmaceuticals sector. Classification: Restructuring.
KPMG Cuts Hundreds Jobs — What It Means for Workers
KPMG has announced layoffs affecting hundreds employees in the professional services / accounting sector. Classification: Restructuring.
Meta Cuts Several Hundred Jobs — What It Means for Workers
Meta has announced layoffs affecting several hundred employees in the social media / technology sector. Classification: Undisclosed.
Economy & Markets
Economic indicators, market reactions, and financial analysis
Market Rebound Tenuous: S&P Gains Amidst Volatile **$105** Oil
After sinking to November lows, the S&P 500 saw a two-day rebound, yet gains are fragile. Oil prices, hovering near **$105**, continue to dictate market sentiment, with geopolitical tensions looming large.
66 Markets See Inventory Gains, But Fragility Lingers Amid Rate Swings
While **66** housing markets report increased supply benefiting homebuyers this spring, the broader U.S. market remains "fragile." February saw pending home sales climb, largely fueled by a dip in mortgage rates, yet concerns persist regarding sustained affordability and market stability.
Inflation Steadies at 2.4% in Feb, But War Clouds Loom Large
February's inflation data shows U.S. consumer prices up **2.4%** annually, holding steady as anticipated. However, this calm precedes a likely storm, with reports confirming the stability was *before* the war with Iran began driving up energy costs.
Buyer's Market Emerges in 16 Cities as Rates Hit 3-Month Highs
The housing market is shifting, with **16 major markets** now offering buyer opportunities due to increased supply. Yet, this advantage is being eroded as mortgage rates climb to **3-month highs**, fueled by deepening economic uncertainty and inflation fears.
Food Costs: February Inflation Hits 3.1% Amid Global War & Conflicting 2026 Forecasts
Food inflation registered **3.1%** in February, signaling persistent pressure on household budgets. This comes as analysts offer conflicting outlooks for 2026, with some predicting a "value reset" while others warn of looming global price shocks.
Markets Rebound 400 Pts After 3-Week Slide; PCE Looms
After three weeks of losses, major indexes staged a significant rebound Monday, with the Dow climbing nearly **400 points**. This recovery, fueled by a temporary dip in oil prices, comes as markets brace for the critical PCE inflation reading today.
Who's Hiring
Companies adding jobs and growing sectors
Policy & Opinion
Policy proposals, opinion pieces, and deep analysis
Abundance Summit 2026: The Complete Wrap-Up — What It Means for Workers, Policy, and the Future of Jobs
Peter Diamandis's annual gathering of 2,500+ tech leaders ran March 8–12. Musk says we're in the 'hard takeoff.' Altman admits nobody knows what to do. Robots ran 67 hours without error. Here's the definitive wrap-up — and what it means for your job.
The Great Sort: AI Is Creating Two Americas — Which Side Are You On?
UPS, Tesla, and Snap are cutting. NVIDIA, AWS, and Eli Lilly are hiring. The jobs aren't disappearing — they're migrating. Here's where.
Intel's 24,000 Cuts: The Chip Giant's Fight for Survival
Intel is eliminating 20% of its workforce as it struggles to compete with NVIDIA in AI chips and TSMC in manufacturing.
More Stories
Additional coverage and analysis
The Policy Response Falls Behind — 185,000 Jobs Lost, Zero Federal Action
With 185,618 workers displaced in 2026 and AI-driven layoffs accelerating, the gap between technological disruption and policy response is widening. From state-level UBI pilots to conservative economists reviving Milton Friedman's negative income tax, the debate is heating up — but federal action remains absent.
34,000 Jobs Wiped Out in One Week — Here's Who's Hiring Instead
The worst week for layoffs in 2026 so far. But the flip side tells a different story: AI, energy, and biotech are creating thousands of new roles.