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Tech unemployment rate rises above 5% by December 2026
Market overview
With tech layoffs continuing at major firms like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft, the sector's unemployment rate is expected to climb from current levels to exceed 5% by December 2026. This reflects persistent job cuts driven by AI automation and cost-cutting measures.
macro prediction market
- Implied probability (Yes)
- 75%
- Closes
- 2026-12-31
About this prediction
Resolution criteria
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports tech sector unemployment rate (measured as unemployed tech workers divided by total tech labor force) above 5% for December 2026.
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