Annual job cuts most since 2020; Houlihan’s closes more eateries; Imports trim trade deficit

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The government sector led the announced job cuts as the 2025 total for all industries was the highest since the pandemic. (Getty Images)

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January 8, 2026 | 10:17 P.M.

Annual job cuts highest in five years despite December drop

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