
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.

Global equity funds are poised to attract an impressive $1.3 trillion in inflows by the conclusion of 2026. This is not merely a record; it represents a significant transformation in the distribution of capital.

AI markets are in a volatile reset. OpenAI cut its valuation target for a new $30B round to $1.25 trillion, while Anthropic eyes a $2 trillion IPO despite a $42B loss in 2025. SK Hynix scrapped its $10B Solidigm US listing amid regulatory pushback, signaling a capital-markets chill.

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