Edition7 Nov 2026

THE REPORT

Why Gen Z is turning to prediction markets for a financial edge✦Prediction markets get Democratic win right, with a few surprises✦Prediction markets price Democratic sweep as US midterm betting soars✦Are prediction markets accurate on elections? The US midterms are a big test✦Prediction markets are turning Washington into a casino

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Prediction Market Settlement: Event End, Trading Close, Resolution

An event ending, trading stopping and a market being settled are separate stages. Here is how Kalshi and Polymarket each describe their mechanisms.

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Prediction markets

Why Gen Z is turning to prediction markets for a financial edge

Reuters5 Nov 2026

Prediction markets

Prediction markets get Democratic win right, with a few surprises

Reuters4 Nov 2026

Prediction markets

Prediction markets price Democratic sweep as US midterm betting soars

Reuters3 Nov 2026

Prediction markets

Are prediction markets accurate on elections? The US midterms are a big test

The Guardian3 Nov 2026

Prediction markets

Prediction markets are turning Washington into a casino

Financial Times28 Oct 2026