Will the unemployment rate (U-3) be above 4.0% in April
Leader sits at 91% across 15 bound outcomes, runner-up at 84%. This is a winner-take-all market — the headline is the leader’s price, not an arithmetic mean.
Leader probability
Above 4.1%
Outcomes
15
winner-take-all
Runner-up
84¢
Above 3.9%
Spread
7pp
contested
24h volume
$2K
modest
Closes
Dec 4, 2026
164 days
Venue
Kalshi
15 bound
30-day trend
Bracket family
How the bracket ladder is priced.
Each row is one outcome on the venue. Sorted by 24h volume — the heaviest book is at the top.
Cluster 1
Will the unemployment rate (U-3) be above
Will the unemployment rate (U-3) be above 4.3% in June?: Above 4.3%
KXU3-26JUN-T4.3
Will the unemployment rate (U-3) be above 4.2% in June?: Above 4.2%
KXU3-26JUN-T4.2
Will the unemployment rate (U-3) be above 4.4% in August?: Above 4.4%
KXU3-26AUG-T4.4
Will the unemployment rate (U-3) be above 4.1% in June?: Above 4.1%
KXU3-26JUN-T4.1
Will the unemployment rate (U-3) be above 4.4% in June?: Above 4.4%
KXU3-26JUN-T4.4
Will the unemployment rate (U-3) be above 4.4% in November?: Above 4.4%
KXU3-26NOV-T4.4
Will the unemployment rate (U-3) be above 4.9% in September?: Above 4.9%
KXU3-26SEP-T4.9
Will the unemployment rate (U-3) be above 4.9% in August?: Above 4.9%
KXU3-26AUG-T4.9
Will the unemployment rate (U-3) be above 4.7% in August?: Above 4.7%
KXU3-26AUG-T4.7
Will the unemployment rate (U-3) be above 4.3% in August?: Above 4.3%
KXU3-26AUG-T4.3
Will the unemployment rate (U-3) be above 4.2% in August?: Above 4.2%
KXU3-26AUG-T4.2
Will the unemployment rate (U-3) be above 4.1% in August?: Above 4.1%
KXU3-26AUG-T4.1
Will the unemployment rate (U-3) be above 4.0% in August?: Above 4.0%
KXU3-26AUG-T4.0
Will the unemployment rate (U-3) be above 3.9% in August?: Above 3.9%
KXU3-26AUG-T3.9
Will the unemployment rate (U-3) be above 3.8% in August?: Above 3.8%
KXU3-26AUG-T3.8
Analysis
This contract estimates a 97% probability that the U.S. unemployment rate (U-3) will exceed 4.0% when April 2026 data is released. The current assessment reflects labor market softening observed in recent months, with traders pricing in persistent weakness above this threshold. The probability is driven primarily by recent employment trends and Fed policy trajectory; it could shift downward if job growth accelerates unexpectedly or upward if layoffs intensify. The resolution hinges on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' official April 2026 unemployment report, typically released in early May 2026, which reports the exact U-3 rate for that month. Market pricing suggests traders view a sub-4.0% rate as unlikely given current economic conditions, though the 29¢ contract on unemployment above 4.3% indicates some hedging against more severe labor market deterioration.
- ›April 2026 official U-3 unemployment rate from BLS will determine settlement; currently must exceed 4.0% to resolve YES
- ›Recent U.S. labor market data through early 2026 shows job growth moderation and initial jobless claims trends
- ›Federal Reserve policy stance and interest rate expectations influence employer hiring decisions and layoff rates
- ›Related contract pricing suggests 29% probability of unemployment exceeding 4.3%, indicating market uncertainty about severity level
- ›Seasonal adjustments and methodological consistency in BLS reporting methodology will apply to final data release
What moved the line
- Jun 22Above 3.8%↓60pp91→31¢ · Kalshi
- Jun 23Above 4.1%↓56pp58→2¢ · Kalshi
- Jun 22Above 3.9%↓55pp84→29¢ · Kalshi
- Jun 22Above 4.0%↓54pp82→28¢ · Kalshi
- Jun 22Above 4.3%↓36pp45→9¢ · Kalshi
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