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US Challenger job cuts in July
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Will US job cuts announced in July 2026 exceed the threshold?

Volume:
$5,183

Above 30,000

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Above 30,000 - Kalshi

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Resolved Aug 6, 2026

Closed: Aug 6, 5:29 AM EST

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Chance %
Price
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Liquidity
Volume
24h
7d
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Result
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Above 30,000

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100%
Yes 100¢No 0¢
100¢
N/A
$1,729
N/A
N/A
$887
Settled
Yes
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Above 40,000

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0%
95%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$1,036
N/A
N/A
$997
Settled
No
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Above 50,000

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0%
66%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$844
N/A
N/A
$630
Settled
No
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Above 60,000

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0%
15%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$678
N/A
N/A
$658
Settled
No
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Above 70,000

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0%
20%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$498
N/A
N/A
$446
Settled
No
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Above 80,000

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0%
22%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$320
N/A
N/A
$300
Settled
No
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Above 110,000

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0%
5%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$46
N/A
N/A
$43
Settled
No
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Above 90,000

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0%
7%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$30
N/A
N/A
$15
Settled
No
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Above 100,000

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0%
3%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$2
N/A
N/A
$2
Settled
No
Total markets: 9

Description

Challenger job cuts represent layoff announcements made by US employers, tracked by the Challenger, Gray & Christmas outplacement firm. This event measures whether announced job cuts in July 2026 will exceed various thresholds, providing insight into labor market weakness and employer confidence during that month.

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Resolution is determined by Trading Economics' reported figure for United States Challenger job cuts in July 2026. Each rule establishes a specific threshold: if the reported value exceeds 30,000, 40,000, 50,000, 60,000, 70,000, 80,000, 90,000, 100,000, or 110,000 cuts, the corresponding market resolves affirmatively. The resolution uses the single data point published by Trading Economics for July 2026 Challenger job cuts. Markets are structured as tiered outcomes, where each threshold represents an increasingly severe level of announced layoffs. The highest threshold met determines which markets resolve Yes, with lower thresholds also resolving Yes if a higher threshold is exceeded. Resolution relies exclusively on Trading Economics as the authoritative source for the official Challenger job cuts figure.

Frequently asked questions

The US job cuts prediction market dashboard on Kalshi tracks real-time odds and trading activity for this event. Traders buy and sell shares based on their expectations of July challenger job cuts, with the current price reflecting the collective forecast. The dashboard displays the leading outcome probability, 24-hour volume, and historical price movements, allowing participants to monitor how market sentiment shifts as new labor data and economic reports emerge.

Prediction market odds often diverge from traditional analyst forecasts because they aggregate real-money bets from thousands of traders rather than relying on a small group of economists. While analysts publish point estimates and ranges based on models and historical patterns, this market prices in broader market expectations and can react faster to breaking news. Both sources offer value: analysts provide detailed reasoning, while prediction markets reveal what informed participants actually believe will occur.

On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders submit bids and asks for shares tied to each outcome. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The price of each share reflects the probability assigned by the market; a share trading at 0.65 implies a 65% chance of that outcome occurring. As new information arrives—employment reports, economic data, or company announcements—traders adjust their positions, moving the price up or down in real time.

This market resolves around Aug 13, 2026, once July challenger job cuts data becomes available and verifiable from credible public sources. The outcome is determined by comparing actual reported figures against the threshold specified in the market terms. Once the relevant employment data is published and confirmed, the market settles automatically, and traders' positions are credited or debited according to the result.

Several catalysts could shift this market significantly. Monthly employment reports, Federal Reserve policy announcements, and corporate earnings calls often contain forward guidance on hiring and layoffs. Unexpected economic data—inflation readings, GDP revisions, or consumer spending trends—can trigger rapid repricing. Sector-specific news, such as tech industry layoff announcements or manufacturing slowdowns, may also influence trader expectations. Geopolitical events or financial market volatility could amplify uncertainty and drive trading volume higher.