Will **real GDP** increase by more than 2.0% in Q1 2026?
Prediction markets currently give a 64% probability that Will **real GDP** increase by more than 2.0% in Q1 2026?. This contract trades at 64¢ on Kalshi, closing April 30, 2026. This market is pricing near even odds (51¢) for Q1 2026 GDP growth exceeding 2.0%, with extraordinarily high implied yields (2609% for Yes, 2826% for No) reflecting the imminent 13-day expiration and thin $59.8K open interest.
Analysis
This market is pricing near even odds (51¢) for Q1 2026 GDP growth exceeding 2.0%, with extraordinarily high implied yields (2609% for Yes, 2826% for No) reflecting the imminent 13-day expiration and thin $59.8K open interest. The extreme yield figures and 124% realized volatility suggest significant uncertainty, though the tight 1¢ spread and modest 24h volume of $5.7K indicate relatively low liquidity for a near-resolution event. With the Advance Estimate due before market close on 4/30/2026, this is essentially a binary bet on official GDP data release, and the neutral regime score (0.341) suggests no strong directional conviction from recent price action (down 1¢ over 7 days).
Resolution rules
If real GDP (as measured by the BEA’s seasonally adjusted and annualized Advance Estimate) increases by more than 2.0, then the market resolves to Yes.
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