TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$113,466,932
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,423,222,590
402,751
Markets across
30,217
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,632
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Aug 27, 11:45 AM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks Brazil's unemployment rate for the month of July 2026, reflecting the country's labor market health during that period. A higher unemployment rate often signals economic challenges, while a lower rate may indicate growth and job creation. The outcome depends on whether the official rate meets or exceeds specific thresholds.
The event resolves based on Brazil's officially reported unemployment rate for July 2026. Multiple markets exist, each corresponding to a specific threshold above 5.0%. If the reported rate equals or exceeds any of these thresholds, the associated market resolves to Yes; otherwise, it resolves to No. All markets share the same underlying data point—the actual unemployment rate for the specified month—and outcomes are determined solely by whether the rate crosses the respective threshold.
Compared to traditional analyst forecasts, prediction market odds for this market often reflect a more immediate, crowd-sourced view of expectations. Analysts may incorporate a wider range of economic indicators and historical trends into their models, while traders on Kalshi react quickly to news and data releases. This can lead to divergence, where market odds lean more toward a particular outcome if recent economic surprises occur.
On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. On Kalshi, traders actively set the price of this market through buying and selling contracts that represent different possible unemployment rates. The current implied probability reflects the collective assessment of participants about Brazil’s economic conditions, recent employment data, and upcoming indicators. Volume of $4,219 shows the level of interest and liquidity supporting these prices.
This market resolves around Sep 23, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the official Brazil unemployment rate for July is verified against credible public sources such as government statistics agencies and reputable financial news outlets. The final figure will determine which contract — representing the correct unemployment rate — settles in the market.
Key signals that could shift odds in this market include key Brazilian employment reports, changes in monetary policy by the central bank, major economic policy announcements, and global market volatility affecting investor sentiment. Natural disasters, political developments, or sudden shifts in consumer confidence could also influence trader expectations and move prices before resolution.