
The 135,000 Job Cut Myth - Corporate America Trading Payroll for AI?
The numbers landing on trading desks this week tell a story far more structural than a simple tech downturn, with more than 135,000 positions eliminated across 330 firms in 2026.
Wednesday, 30 September 2026
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The numbers landing on trading desks this week tell a story far more structural than a simple tech downturn, with more than 135,000 positions eliminated across 330 firms in 2026.
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