The Challenger Job Cuts y/y figures reflect the percentage change in layoffs reported by employers during the given month compared to the same month of the previous year. The indicator enables the assessment of the labor market situation. A higher than expected reading is seen as unfavorable for the US dollar, while lower readings are seen as positive.
Challenger United Sates Job Cuts y/y
Last release
Actual
117.8%
Forecast
2.6%
Previous
-8.3%
Date (GMT)
Reference
Actual
Forecast
Previous
Jan 2026
117.8%
2.6%
-8.3%
Dec 2025
-8.3%
—
23.5%
Nov 2025
23.5%
178.7%
175.3%
Oct 2025
175.3%
71.1%
-25.8%
Sep 2025
-25.8%
—
13.3%
Aug 2025
13.3%
—
139.8%
Jul 2025
139.8%
-68.3%
-1.6%
Jun 2025
-1.6%
69.2%
47.0%
May 2025
47.0%
68.1%
62.7%
Apr 2025
62.7%
125.3%
204.8%
Mar 2025
204.8%
68.6%
103.2%
Feb 2025
103.2%
1.0%
-39.5%
Jan 2025
-39.5%
28.0%
11.4%
Dec 2024
11.4%
30.8%
26.8%
Nov 2024
26.8%
33.4%
50.9%
Oct 2024
50.9%
30.2%
53.4%
Sep 2024
53.4%
22.1%
1.0%
Aug 2024
1.0%
46.8%
9.2%
Jul 2024
9.2%
-131.4%
19.8%
Jun 2024
19.8%
-133.6%
-20.3%