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Feb 15, 2024

Why so many layoffs in a hot labor market?

Also: What rising import prices mean and why a bank created for emancipated Black Americans matters today.

Why so many layoffs in a hot labor market? — Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

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The Team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer
Maria Hollenhorst Producer II
Andie Corban Producer I
Sarah Leeson Producer I
Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II
Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I
Sofia Terenzio Assistant Producer
Jordan Mangi Assistant Digital Producer

Why so many layoffs in a hot labor market?