The global economic landscape is facing turbulent times, with recessionary waves hitting major economies. Japan recently slipped into recession for the second quarter in a row, catching many by surprise. Meanwhile, the UK has officially entered a technical recession, marking a challenging period for economies worldwide.
The signs are evident not just in economic data but also in the surge of layoffs that have become a common theme in recent months. Industry giants such as Twitch, Hasbro, and Spotify are among those announcing significant workforce reductions. Over 100,000 individuals have been affected by these layoffs in the first few months of 2024, raising concerns about the resilience of the labor market.
January 2024 witnessed a staggering 82,000 layoffs, signaling the second-worst January since the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. As the economic downturn unfolds, the question on everyone’s mind is whether these challenges are temporary or indicative of a more prolonged and impactful recession.
The job market, once seen as robust, is now facing unprecedented uncertainty. Analysts and experts are closely watching these developments, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to navigate the storm and mitigate the potential long-term effects on the global economy.
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https://twitter.com/GeorgeGammon/status/1757972065783574774
We're in a recession now.
It started in October when I originally posted about it and layoffs have been gaining steam ever since.
I suspect the trend will continue.
The media will only admit we're in a recession after all the damage has been done. https://t.co/bgrh2IoarA pic.twitter.com/6cYNOvz8lK
— MJ Invest (@0neuponwallst) February 10, 2024
https://insiderpaper.com/uk-economy-enters-recession-in-second-half-of-2023-data/
Latest List of Layoffs Over Last 3 Months:
1. Twitch: 35% of workforce
2. Hasbro: 20% of workforce
3. Spotify: 17% of workforce
4. Levi's: 15% of workforce
5. Zerox: 15% of workforce
6. Qualtrics: 14% of workforce
7. Wayfair: 13% of workforce
8. Duolingo: 10% of workforce
9.…— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) February 10, 2024
First Japan, and now the UK falls into a technical recession.
This is not a great day for GDP numbers. pic.twitter.com/u3MUOR674Z
— Ayesha Tariq, CFA (@AyeshaTariq) February 15, 2024