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 2011
-46.0%
—
-29.0%
Dec 2010
-29.0%
—
-3.3%
Nov 2010
-3.3%
—
-31.8%
Oct 2010
-31.8%
—
-44.1%
Sep 2010
-44.1%
—
-54.5%
Aug 2010
-54.5%
—
-57.2%
Jul 2010
-57.2%
—
-47.1%
Jun 2010
-47.1%
—
-65.1%
May 2010
-65.1%
—
-71.1%
Apr 2010
-71.1%
—
-55.0%
Mar 2010
-55.0%
—
-77.4%
Feb 2010
-77.4%
—
-70.4%
Jan 2010
-70.4%
—
-72.9%
Dec 2009
-72.9%
—
-72.3%
Nov 2009
-72.3%
—
-50.7%
Oct 2009
-50.7%
—
-30.2%
Sep 2009
-30.2%
—
-13.8%
Aug 2009
-13.8%
—
-5.7%
Jul 2009
-5.7%
—
-9.0%
Jun 2009
-9.0%
—
7.4%