finance

Kalshi Traders Expect April Jobs Report to Beat Consensus Estimates

May 4, 2026

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Kalshi Traders Expect April Jobs Report to Beat Consensus Estimates

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Prediction market traders on Kalshi anticipate the April nonfarm payroll report will exceed economist forecasts, assigning a 50% probability of 66,000+ jobs added versus a Dow Jones consensus of 53,000. While an 81% chance exists for positive growth marking the first back-to-back increase since May 2025, skepticism remains regarding a major surge, with only a 30% likelihood of gains reaching 100,000.

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gaming

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