US Challenger Job Cuts MoM for September: Upcoming Layoff Data Attracts Attention

US employment consultancy Challenger released the September Challenger Job Cuts Month-over-Month (MoM) data on September 4, 2025.The latest reading was 38.5, unchanged from the previous value of 38.5.Data definition: Chicago-based Challenger, Gray & Christmas conducts monthly surveys on corporate layoffs, publishing statistics that reflect trends in the labor market. Changes in layoff numbers directly impact corporate employment; an increase indicates labor market deterioration and is negative for the US dollar.This indicator has a medium level of importance (2), is calculated based on changes in announced layoffs by employers, and is released monthly. The next update is scheduled for the following month.

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