January layoffs jump to the highest level since 2009, says Challenger

Amazon said it is eliminating around 16,000 corporate roles globally.

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• US job cuts in January hit a 17-year peak.
• US employers announced 108,435 job cuts in the first month of the year.
• Companies such as Amazon and Citi have said they're trimming staff this year.

Layoffs in the US hit a 17-year peak in January.

According to new data from Challenger, Gray & Christmas, US employers announced 108,435 job cuts in the first month of the year...