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US layoffs surge amid hiring freeze, raising recession fears

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The United States kicked off 2026 with its worst January for layoffs since the Great Recession, while plans for fresh hiring fell to a record low. Companies are bracing for weaker consumer demand, sending warning signals about the economic outlook. 

CGTN's Yu Hongyu explains what this could mean for the US and the rest of the world.

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