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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
United StatesUS Mass Layoffs fell to 1.34K in March 2013
FMPMonthlyReleased April 2013
US Mass Layoffs fell to 1.34K in March 2013, released April 2013, down 0.08K from February's 1.42K reading.
Latest Release
1.340000
Actual
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Consensus
1.420000
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.50 | INDEX | Bullish Stocks | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Bullish USD | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | COMMODITIES | Bearish Gold | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Watch | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Mass Layoffs (United States) was reported at 1 thousand in April 2013. The reading fell from the previous value of 1 thousand.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include NY Empire State Manufacturing Index (Jun 15) and Industrial Production MoM (Jun 15).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update April 2013.
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Mass Layoffs - US
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About Mass Layoffs — United States
DEFINITION
Mass layoffs is a financial indicator that measures the number of employees who have been laid off by a company or organization in a single event. This indicator provides insight into the health of the job market and can signal potential economic downturns. It is often used by analysts and investors to assess the financial stability of a company and its potential impact on the overall economy.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Apr 2013): actual 1.34 K.
WHAT'S NEXT
This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks, r=0.50) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.