More white-collar layoffs in 2026 than in 2025?

As of Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:29:05 UTC, Kalshi traders price Yes (44.0%). The market has $61K in volume and closes on Mon, 01 Mar 2027.

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OutcomeChanceYes priceNo price
Yes44.0%44.0¢56.0¢

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Resolution rules

If the total number of layoffs and discharges in the Professional and Business Services sector during calendar year 2026 is greater than 5,497,000, then the market resolves to Yes. This market will use FRED series JTU540099LDL, “Layoffs and Discharges: Total Nonfarm: Professional and Business Services, Level in Thousands, Monthly, Not Seasonally Adjusted."

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