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
May 2009
7.4%
—
47.0%
Apr 2009
47.0%
—
180.7%
Mar 2009
180.7%
—
158.4%
Feb 2009
158.4%
—
222.4%
Jan 2009
222.4%
—
274.5%
Dec 2008
274.5%
—
148.4%
Nov 2008
148.4%
—
78.9%
Oct 2008
78.9%
—
32.6%
Sep 2008
32.6%
—
11.7%
Aug 2008
11.7%
—
140.8%
Jul 2008
140.8%
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