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This group forecasts the net change in US non-farm payroll employment for the month of September 2026. The resolution will be based on data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in their Employment Situation Summary.
This market will resolve according to the change in the total nonfarm payroll employment reported by the BLS "Employment Situation Summary" for September 2026, scheduled to be released on October 2, 2026, at 8:30 AM ET. If the reported value falls exactly between two brackets, then this market will resolve to the higher range bracket. If no data for the specified month is released by the date the next month's data is scheduled to be released, this market will resolve based on data from the last available month. The BLS "Employment Situation Summary" may be found here: https://www.bls.gov/bls/newsrels.htm
Resolution is based on the total non-farm payroll employment change reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the Monthly Employment Situation Report for September 2026. The event uses a tiered threshold structure with twelve distinct levels ranging from -25,000 to 125,000 jobs. Each threshold represents a separate resolution point; if the reported employment change exceeds any given threshold, that market resolves to Yes. The market closes at 8:29 AM ET on the expected data release date. The actual reported figure determines which thresholds are exceeded and thus which markets resolve affirmatively.
Polymarket and Kalshi can show different implied probabilities for the same outcome because of liquidity, fee structure, participant mix, and how each venue defines the contract. Differences in pricing between Polymarket and Kalshi can arise from several factors. Each platform has its own user base, trading dynamics, and liquidity levels, which can influence price discovery. Additionally, differing market structures and fee schedules might attract different types of traders. The 24-hour volume on Polymarket is $371, while Kalshi has its own trading activity, contributing to potential price discrepancies. These variations highlight the importance of considering multiple sources of information when evaluating the potential outcome of the September jobs report.
This market resolves around Oct 3, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The official jobs report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics will be the determining factor. Traders will be looking for the net change in nonfarm payroll employment for September, as reported in that data release. The outcome will be based on the publicly available, finalized figures, ensuring a transparent and objective resolution process for this market.
Several signals and events could significantly impact this market before Oct 3, 2026. Unexpected economic data releases, such as revisions to previous months’ job reports or changes in unemployment claims, could shift trader sentiment. Geopolitical events or major policy announcements related to fiscal or monetary policy could also introduce volatility. Furthermore, statements from Federal Reserve officials regarding their outlook on the labor market could influence trading activity. Any news that alters expectations about economic growth or labor demand has the potential to move the odds in this market.