When will the next US recession start?

As of Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:32:21 UTC, Kalshi traders price Q1 2026 (5.0%), Q4 2024 (3.0%), Q4 2025 (3.0%). The market has $521K in volume and closes on Thu, 31 Dec 2026.

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Current odds

OutcomeChanceYes priceNo price
Q1 20265.0%5.0¢95.0¢
Q4 20243.0%3.0¢97.0¢
Q4 20253.0%3.0¢97.0¢
Q3 20252.0%2.0¢98.0¢
Q2 20251.0%1.0¢99.0¢
Q1 20250.0%0.0¢100.0¢

Market details

Resolution rules

Each outcome is a separate contract with its own rules. The rules for Q1 2026:

If the NBER declares the peak of American business activity predating a recession to be in Q1 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. Clarification 4/15/25 3:00 AM ET: The determination for this market will be based on which quarter NBER highlights (independent of the month they highlight). For example, the most recent recession written as "February 2020 (2019Q4)" would resolve YES for the market called "Q4 2019" (if this was listed).

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