Tech layoffs up in May?
Tech layoffs up in May?
Begins in 19 days · Jun 30, 9:00am EDT
$558 vol
Chance
Increase
31%
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Increase
31%
▼ 42
Market Rules
Increase
If the rate of layoffs in the information sector in May 2026 is greater than 2.2%, then the market resolves to Yes. Outcome verified from FRED.
Timeline and payout
Market openJun 2, 2026 · 8:00pm EDT
Market closesJun 30, 2026 · 9:59am EDT
Projected payoutJun 30, 2026 · 12:05pm EDT
SeriesKXTECHLAYOFF
EventKXTECHLAYOFF-26MAY
MarketKXTECHLAYOFF-26MAY-2.2
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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.