TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$134,145,987
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,441,166,947
406,422
Markets across
30,383
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,688
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jun 24, 9:25 PM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks whether Australia's unemployment rate will exceed 4.0% in May 2026. On Kalshi, the leading outcome—that the unemployment rate rises above 4.0%—is priced at 93.5%. Resolution will be determined by the official Australia unemployment rate figure for May 2026. Watch for the Australian Bureau of Statistics' labor force release scheduled for late June 2026, which will provide the definitive unemployment data needed to settle this contract.
Resolution is determined by the official Australia unemployment rate for May 2026. The event establishes a series of threshold levels ranging from 4.0% to 4.9%, each representing a distinct resolution point. For each threshold, if the published unemployment rate exceeds that specific level, the corresponding market resolves affirmatively. The measurement uses the standard unemployment rate metric as reported by Australian statistical authorities for the specified month, with resolution based on the final official figure released for May 2026.
Key drivers of Australia unemployment rate in May include Reserve Bank of Australia monetary policy decisions, wage-growth data, consumer spending reports, and global economic conditions affecting Australian exports and hiring. Employment surveys and job advertisements released before May provide early signals. Geopolitical shocks, commodity price swings, and unexpected inflation or deflation can shift labor-market expectations. Major corporate earnings announcements and sector-specific disruptions may also influence trader positioning. As the May employment release date approaches, forward guidance from the RBA and any surprise economic data will likely trigger sharp price movements on Kalshi.