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Tech Layoffs Top 127,000 in 2025, Spill Into 2026

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Crunchbase News ·

Over 127,000 workers at U.S.-based tech companies were laid off in mass job cuts in 2025, according to a Crunchbase News tally. The layoffs have continued into 2026, with more companies announcing reductions. The tracker lists the latest firms to cut roles, reflecting ongoing industry contraction.

Meridian48 take
The headline number masks that many of these cuts are at large firms still reporting profits, suggesting restructuring rather than distress.
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