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
Sep 2012
-70.8%
—
-36.9%
Aug 2012
-36.9%
—
-44.5%
Jul 2012
-44.5%
—
-9.4%
Jun 2012
-9.4%
—
66.7%
May 2012
66.7%
—
11.2%
Apr 2012
11.2%
—
-8.8%
Mar 2012
-8.8%
—
2.0%
Feb 2012
2.0%
—
38.9%
Jan 2012
38.9%
—
30.6%
Dec 2011
30.6%
—
-12.8%
Nov 2011
-12.8%
—
12.6%
Oct 2011
12.6%
—
211.5%
Sep 2011
211.5%
—
47.0%
Aug 2011
47.0%
—
59.4%
Jul 2011
59.4%
—
5.3%
Jun 2011
5.3%
—
-4.3%
May 2011
-4.3%
—
-4.8%
Apr 2011
-4.8%
—
-38.6%
Mar 2011
-38.6%
—
20.0%
Feb 2011
20.0%
—
-46.0%