US March layoff intentions down to 48,997 from 84,014 in Feb - Challenger Report

Wed, Apr 4 2007, 13:19 GMT
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LONDON (AFX) - Layoff intentions in the US fell in March compared with the previous month, according to a key survey published today.

The Challenger Job-Cut Report, a monthly report on the number of announced corporate job cuts, said total layoff intentions fell to 48,997 in March from 84,014 in February.

carlo.piovano@thomson.com