Resolution criteria

This market resolves to YES if the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area in June 2026 is higher than the rate in May 2026. It resolves to NO otherwise.

The official resolution source is the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) "Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment" news release. Data can be verified at https://www.bls.gov/web/metro/laummtrk.htm.

Final resolution will be based on the first data release for these specific months, regardless of subsequent historical revisions.

Background

The BLS typically releases metropolitan area employment data approximately one month after the reference period. As of April 2026, the specific dates for the June 2026 data release have not yet been established. Economic fluctuations in the Los Angeles metropolitan area are influenced by various factors, including local industry performance, seasonal hiring patterns, and broader macroeconomic trends.