92% increase in US #tech layoffs in the first 6 months of 2026 (Jan-June) compared to the last 6 months of 2025 (July-Dec). 🧐 According to the article: "The tech sector has laid off roughly 140,000 employees in the U.S. so far this year, more than any other industry..." "AI was the main reason companies gave for the cuts for a fourth straight month... cited in about 23% of all job cut announcements in 2026." #USA #US #USecon #data #analysis #jobs #layoffs -- https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/11/burnout-frustration-and-heartbreak-amazon-layoffs-take-their-toll.html