Coverage dated October 30, 2026 to October 31, 2026

Prediction markets missed Brazil, U.S. midterms are the big test

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Democratic control of the Senate was trading at 70 cents on Kalshi on Friday morning, which is meant to say the event is about 70% likely. Kalshi alone has taken more than $114 million in trading volume on the question.

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Just the News
Prediction markets missed Brazil, U.S. midterms are the big test (opens Just the News)
Published Oct 30, 2026
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Democratic control of the Senate was trading at 70 cents on Kalshi on Friday morning, which is meant to say the event is about 70% likely. Kalshi alone has taken more than $114 million in trading volume on the question.
WFMZ Allentown
Prediction markets missed Brazil. U.S. midterms are the big test. (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Oct 31, 2026
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(The Center Square) – Prediction markets spent three weeks heavily favoring Flávio Bolsonaro to be Brazil's next president. That collapsed Sunday night. Tuesday, the same markets take on the U.S. Senate.