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 2016
41.6%
—
-27.6%
Dec 2015
-27.6%
—
-13.9%
Nov 2015
-13.9%
—
-1.3%
Oct 2015
-1.3%
—
93.2%
Sep 2015
93.2%
—
2.9%
Aug 2015
2.9%
—
125.4%
Jul 2015
125.4%
—
42.7%
Jun 2015
42.7%
—
-22.5%
May 2015
-22.5%
—
52.8%
Apr 2015
52.8%
—
6.4%
Mar 2015
6.4%
—
20.9%
Feb 2015
20.9%
—
17.6%
Jan 2015
17.6%
—
6.6%
Dec 2014
6.6%
—
-20.7%
Nov 2014
-20.7%
—
11.9%
Oct 2014
11.9%
—
-24.4%
Sep 2014
-24.4%
—
-20.7%
Aug 2014
-20.7%
—
24.4%
Jul 2014
24.4%
—
-20.2%
Jun 2014
-20.2%
—
45.5%