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(3 articles)Labor & Workforce
High ImpactJul 14, 2026Freight Industry Shed 245+ Jobs as Nine Companies File for Bankruptcy
The freight and logistics sector is experiencing acute financial distress, with nine companies filing for bankruptcy and four major employers announcing workforce reductions totaling over 245 jobs acr
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Labor & Workforce
High ImpactJun 2, 20265,100+ Freight Layoffs Signal Softening US Supply Chain Demand
The US freight and logistics sector is experiencing a significant contraction, with more than 5,100 layoffs reported across supply chain operations. This employment decline reflects broader softening
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Manufacturing
High ImpactJun 1, 2026China Manufacturing PMI Drops: Small Firms Hit Hardest
China's manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) declined to 50.0% in May, teetering on the brink of contraction despite maintaining modest overall expansion. The headline figure masks a troubli
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