A 2026 Fed Rate Hike Remains Too Close to Call
Source: Polymarket market “Fed rate hike in 2026?”
very likely (96%)
Leading outcome
Yes 96%
Very likely · Stable · A · tracked 49 days
peak 92% (1d ago) · low 46% (31d ago)
4 tier changes over tracking period
24h move
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3.5 pts
Yes
Traded 24h
$300K
$9.7M all time
Resolves by
2026-12-09
Source markets
14
14 markets · mixed
Source markets for this story
Fed Decision in September?
Polymarket · 25 bps increase 88% · +1.0 24h
Fed decision in Sep 2026?
Kalshi · Hike 25bps 88% · +1.0 24h
Fed rate hike in 2026?
Polymarket · Yes 96% · +3.5 24h
Fed Decision in October?
Polymarket · No change 60% · -1.0 24h
Next Fed rate hike?
Kalshi · Before 2028 97%
Fed funds rate after Sep 2026 meeting?
Kalshi · Above 2.75% 99%
Fed rate hike by...?
Polymarket · October Meeting 90% · +2.0 24h
How many dissenting votes at the September Fed meeting?
Kalshi · 0 40% · +3.0 24h
Fed Decision in December?
Polymarket · 25 bps increase 60% · +2.5 24h
What will Kevin Warsh say during his September press conference?
Kalshi · Good Day 93% · +3.0 24h
How many Fed rate cuts in 2026?
Polymarket · 0 (0 bps) 94%
How many Fed rate hikes in 2026?
Polymarket · 1 (25 bps) 48% · -2.0 24h
What will Kevin Warsh say during September Press Conference?
Polymarket · Good Day 94% · +6.0 24h
Fed rate cut by...?
Polymarket · December Meeting 4% · -2.8 24h
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