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 2014
45.5%
—
5.7%
Apr 2014
5.7%
—
-30.2%
Mar 2014
-30.2%
—
-24.4%
Feb 2014
-24.4%
—
11.6%
Jan 2014
11.6%
—
-5.9%
Dec 2013
-5.9%
—
-20.6%
Nov 2013
-20.6%
—
-4.2%
Oct 2013
-4.2%
—
19.1%
Sep 2013
19.1%
—
56.5%
Aug 2013
56.5%
—
2.3%
Jul 2013
2.3%
—
4.8%
Jun 2013
4.8%
—
-41.2%
May 2013
-41.2%
—
-6.0%
Apr 2013
-6.0%
—
30.0%
Mar 2013
30.0%
—
7.0%
Feb 2013
7.0%
—
-24.4%
Jan 2013
-24.4%
—
-22.1%
Dec 2012
-22.1%
—
34.4%
Nov 2012
34.4%
—
11.6%
Oct 2012
11.6%
—
-70.8%