The number of layoffs in the United States decreased to 33429 in July, and recruitment activities rebounded

According to the Challenger layoff report, the number of layoffs in the United States dropped to 33429 in July, with recruitment plans rebounding and artificial intelligence being the main reason for layoffs. The number of layoffs announced by US employers in July decreased by 27% compared to June and 46% compared to the same period last year, setting a record for the lowest monthly total layoffs in two years. As of July, employers have announced 477033 layoffs, a 41% decrease from the number of layoffs announced in the first seven months of 2025.