How high will unemployment get before 2030?

Prediction markets currently give a 66% probability that How high will unemployment get before 2030?. This contract trades at 66¢ on Kalshi, closing January 4, 2030. This market is pricing in a 74% probability of U.S.

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66¢
Bid/Ask 66/74¢·Spread 8¢·Vol $0·OI $149·Closes Jan 4, 2030·1354d remaining
KXU3MAX-30-7
7-day price10 snapshots · 2 regime
68¢66¢ current
Apr 865¢Apr 20

Analysis

4d ago

This market is pricing in a 74% probability of U.S. unemployment exceeding 7% over the next five years, but the $0 in 24-hour volume and minimal $149 open interest suggest extremely thin liquidity that could make execution difficult. The 54.5% implied yield on the "No" side is notably attractive relative to the 13.2% "Yes" yield, indicating the market may be overpricing recession risk or undervaluing the baseline scenario of stable labor markets. With over three years until expiration and only a 2 cliff risk index, this appears to be a relatively stable long-duration bet rather than a near-term catalyst play.

Resolution rules

If, from June 2025 to January 2030 the U-3 unemployment rate is above 7%, the market resolves to Yes.

Indicators

IY (Yes) 13.9%
IY (No) 52.3%
Adj IY 26%
CRI 2
Overround 3.1%
▶ Full indicator table (5)
IndicatorValue
IY (Yes)13.9%
IY (No)52.3%
Adj IY26%
CRI2
Overround3.1%

Regime

Label
neutral
Score
0.5
Spread
8¢
Computed
4/21/2026, 9:30:47 PM
Indicators computed 4/21/2026, 9:23:17 PM

Trade

View on kalshisf trade KXU3MAX-30-7 yes 100

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