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 2019
85.9%
—
10.9%
Apr 2019
10.9%
—
0.4%
Mar 2019
0.4%
—
117.2%
Feb 2019
117.2%
—
18.7%
Jan 2019
18.7%
—
35.3%
Dec 2018
35.3%
—
51.5%
Nov 2018
51.5%
—
153.6%
Oct 2018
153.6%
—
70.9%
Sep 2018
70.9%
—
13.7%
Aug 2018
13.7%
—
-4.2%
Jul 2018
-4.2%
—
19.6%
Jun 2018
19.6%
—
-4.8%
May 2018
-4.8%
—
-1.4%
Apr 2018
-1.4%
—
39.4%
Mar 2018
39.4%
—
-4.3%
Feb 2018
-4.3%
—
-2.8%
Jan 2018
-2.8%
—
-3.6%
Dec 2017
-3.6%
—
30.1%
Nov 2017
30.1%
—
-3.0%
Oct 2017
-3.0%
—
-27.0%