{"id":212801,"date":"2026-04-24T06:40:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T06:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/?p=212801"},"modified":"2026-04-24T09:26:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T09:26:06","slug":"prediction-market-expects-strong-activity-claim-data-tomorrow-april-22-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.eu\/campus\/traders-insight\/prediction-market-expects-strong-activity-claim-data-tomorrow-april-22-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Prediction Market Expects Strong Activity, Claim Data Tomorrow: April 22, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Wednesday, the release of the weekly economic index on the subsequent day was expected to reflect that activity is reaccelerating in the current quarter even as oil prices and interest rates are elevated compared to a few months ago. The last four of five weeks have produced results north of 2.6% and forecasters expected a figure at that level once again with a 59% probability. Meanwhile, the last two of four weeks have come in above 2.8%, and participants on Wednesday had priced the \u201cYes\u201d at 24% for the upcoming print. Under, however, there was just a 21% likelihood of a number equal to or less than 2.4%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"101\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/001-1100x101.png\" alt=\"IBKR predictive market contract regarding the Weekly Economic Index\" class=\"wp-image-212803 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/001-1100x101.png 1100w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/001-700x65.png 700w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/001-300x28.png 300w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/001-768x71.png 768w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/001.png 1323w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1100px; aspect-ratio: 1100\/101;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"635\" height=\"764\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/image-49.png\" alt=\"Pricing of IBKR predictive market contracts regarding the Weekly Economic Index\" class=\"wp-image-212813 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/image-49.png 635w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/image-49-300x361.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 635px; aspect-ratio: 635\/764;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Subdued Layoffs Expected<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, initial unemployment claims were expected on Wednesday to remain subdued, reflecting healthy labor and economic conditions. Forecasters were looking for another number around 210k, with the \u201cYes\u201d at that threshold priced at $0.53 after last week\u2019s print came in at 207k. Over and under, the 220k \u201cYes\u201d and the 200k \u201cNo\u201d were going for $0.18 and $0.16. Economist expectations were anchored well to 210k as well, which was the median estimate in the weekly Reuters poll against the backdrop of minimum and maximum values of 205k and 220k.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"101\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/image-50-1100x101.png\" alt=\"IBKR predictive market contract regarding unemployment claims.\" class=\"wp-image-212814 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/image-50-1100x101.png 1100w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/image-50-700x64.png 700w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/image-50-300x28.png 300w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/image-50-768x71.png 768w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/image-50-1536x141.png 1536w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/image-50.png 1640w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1100px; aspect-ratio: 1100\/101;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"675\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/image-51.png\" alt=\"Pricing of IBKR predictive market contracts regarding unemployment claims.\" class=\"wp-image-212815 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 646px; aspect-ratio: 646\/675;width:646px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/image-51.png 646w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/image-51-300x313.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source for images: ForecastEx<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: Prices are highets bids as of the morning of April 22, 2026. Time until market closing was also as of the morning of April 22, 2026.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To learn more about ForecastEx, click <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/forecasttrader.interactivebrokers.ie\/en\/home.php\">here<\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Disclaimer:<br>Forecast Contracts are only available to eligible clients of Interactive Brokers LLC, Interactive Brokers Canada Inc., Interactive Brokers Hong Kong Limited, Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited and Interactive Brokers Singapore Pte. Ltd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Futures, event contracts and forecast contracts are not suitable for all investors. Before trading these products, please read the Forecast Contract Risk Disclosure. Displayed outcomes and prices are based on real-time market sentiment from ForecastEx LLC, an affiliate of Interactive Brokers Group. Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited does not make recommendations with respect to any products available on its platform, including those offered by ForecastEx.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Wednesday, the release of the weekly economic index on the subsequent day was expected to reflect that activity is reaccelerating in the current quarter even as oil prices and interest rates are elevated compared to a few months ago. 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