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Prediction markets let you bet on layoffs. Do the masses think your company is next?

Prediction markets let users bet on everything from sporting events to natural disasters and the outcomes of war. But they also set odds on layoffs and staff reductions at some of the largest companies, raising a question: If the market isn’t bullish on your company’s head count

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:19:38 GMT

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