智通财经网·2025-11-06 11:25Group 1 - In October, U.S. companies announced layoffs totaling 153,074, nearly three times the number from the same month last year, marking the highest level for October in over 20 years [1] - The layoffs are primarily concentrated in the technology and warehousing logistics sectors, driven by the widespread application of AI technology, weak consumer and business spending, and rising costs [1] - Cumulatively, layoffs in the U.S. have surpassed 1 million this year, the highest level since the pandemic, with hiring plans at their lowest since 2011 [4] Group 2 - The job market is under significant pressure, with seasonal hiring at its lowest point since Challenger began tracking data in 2012, and reemployment becoming increasingly difficult for laid-off workers [4] - There is a notable divergence between the layoff data and recent statements from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, who suggested that the job market is only "moderately cooling" [4] - Companies like Amazon, Meta, Target, and Paramount Skydance Corp. have been highlighted as key players in the October layoffs, with Amazon cutting 14,000 jobs despite a 13% revenue growth in Q3 [6]