Will above 20000 jobs be added in August 2026?

How this settles

Resolves YES if the Bureau of Labor Statistics Monthly Employment Situation Report shows total non-farm payroll employment increased by more than 20,000 in August 2026.

• Initial release vs. later revisions — BLS revises payroll figures in subsequent months; the rules don't specify which print (first release or a revision) is used, creating ambiguity about which number triggers settlement.
• Strict 'above' threshold — 20,000 excluded — The rule says 'above 20000,' meaning an exact print of +20,000 resolves NO; a trader assuming '20,000 or more' would be caught off-guard.
• August 2026 report release timing — The August 2026 employment data is typically released in early September 2026, so the contract may remain open well past August month-end before settling.

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