Tech layoffs up in December 2025?
Tech layoffs up in December 2025?
$55,918 vol
Increase
No
Increase
No
Market Rules
Increase
If the rate of layoffs in the information sector in December 2025 is greater than 1.7%, then the market resolves to Yes. Outcome verified from FRED.
Timeline and payout
Market openJan 10, 2026 · 10:00am EST
Market closedFeb 3, 2026 · 9:59am EST
Paid outFeb 3, 2026 · 12:05pm EST
SeriesKXTECHLAYOFF
EventKXTECHLAYOFF-25DEC
MarketKXTECHLAYOFF-25DEC-1.7
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About
Tech hiring accelerated sharply during the pandemic, but the sector began pulling back in 2022, and layoffs have remained a recurring theme into 2026 as companies continue to operate more cautiously.