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The Silent Decline: Amazon’s Layoffs and the Broader Macroeconomic Shift

Amazon's Job Cuts Signal Deeper Economic Trends

Today, Amazon announced it would be laying off approximately 14,000 corporate employees. However, leaked reports from the previous day suggest the true number may be as high as 30,000. The company's management claims that these layoffs are part of efforts to streamline operations and better leverage AI technology. Yet, the timing and macroeconomic context paint a different picture—one that hints at a more significant economic slowdown.