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
05 Feb 2026 12:30 GMT
Actual
117.8%
Forecast
2.6%
Previous
-8.3%
Date (GMT)
Reference
Actual
Forecast
Previous
03 Jun 2009
May 2009
7.4%
—
47.0%
06 May 2009
Apr 2009
47.0%
—
180.7%
01 Apr 2009
Mar 2009
180.7%
—
158.4%
04 Mar 2009
Feb 2009
158.4%
—
222.4%
04 Feb 2009
Jan 2009
222.4%
—
274.5%
05 Jan 2009
Dec 2008
274.5%
—
148.4%
03 Dec 2008
Nov 2008
148.4%
—
78.9%
05 Nov 2008
Oct 2008
78.9%
—
32.6%
01 Oct 2008
Sep 2008
32.6%
—
11.7%
03 Sept 2008
Aug 2008
11.7%
—
140.8%
04 Aug 2008
Jul 2008
140.8%
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