Will there be a recession in 2026? — Starts
As of August 2026, Kalshi traders give “Will there be a recession in 2026? — Starts” a 6% chance of resolving YES. $1.4k has traded in the last 24 hours, and it resolves on January 31, 2027. A YES price of 6% is the market-implied probability the event happens — not a guarantee. Verify the full resolution criteria on Kalshi before trading.
YES
6¢
NO
93¢
24h volume
$1.4k
Open interest
$893.9k
Will there be a recession in 2026? — Starts
KalshiYES probability for "Will there be a recession in 2026? — Starts" moved from 4% to 6% across 33 points. Current 6%. Data points: Aug 4: 4%, Aug 8: 6%, Aug 9: 6%, Aug 9: 6%, Aug 9: 6%, Aug 9: 6%, Aug 9: 6%, Aug 10: 7%, Aug 10: 7%, Aug 10: 7%, Aug 10: 6%, Aug 10: 6%, Aug 11: 6%, Aug 12: 6%, Aug 15: 5%, Aug 16: 5%, Aug 17: 4%, Aug 17: 6%, Aug 20: 6%, Aug 21: 6%, Aug 21: 4%, Aug 22: 7%, Aug 23: 6%, Aug 24: 7%, Aug 27: 6%, Aug 27: 7%, Aug 28: 7%, Aug 28: 7%, Aug 29: 6%, Aug 29: 6%, Aug 29: 6%, Aug 29: 6%, Now: 6%
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FAQ
- What are the odds of Will there be a recession in 2026? — Starts?
- As of August 2026, the prediction market on Kalshi implies a 6% probability of YES.
- Where can I trade Will there be a recession in 2026? — Starts?
- This contract trades on Kalshi. WeeBet links you to the source platform — we don't accept wagers.
- When does this market resolve?
- It is scheduled to resolve on January 31, 2027, at which point YES or NO pays out based on the platform's resolution source.