**Persistent inflation above the Fed’s 2% target, resilient economic growth, and a strong labor market have driven the hawkish repricing in Fed funds futures and Polymarket odds for the September–December 2026 decisions.** The August CPI print (3.4% y/y headline, 0.3% m/m core) reinforced upside risks, prompting the unanimous September 25 bp hike to the 3.75–4.00% range and an updated dot plot showing a 4.1% median year-end rate with 16 of 18 participants expecting at least one additional move. This backdrop positions the Hike–Hike–Hike path as the leading outcome at 39.5% implied probability, while mixed sequences such as Hike–Hike–Pause (26.5%) and Hike–Pause–Hike (22.5%) capture uncertainty around the timing of pauses. Traders are closely watching the October 14 CPI release and the October 28 and December 9 FOMC meetings for confirmation of the higher-for-longer policy path.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedHike–Hike–Hike 40%
Hike–Hike–Pause 27%
Hike–Pause–Hike 22%
Hike–Pause–Pause 7%
$120,587 Vol.
$120,587 Vol.
Hike–Pause–Hike
22%
Hike–Pause–Pause
7%
Hike–Hike–Hike
40%
Hike–Hike–Pause
27%
Other
2%
Hike–Hike–Hike 40%
Hike–Hike–Pause 27%
Hike–Pause–Hike 22%
Hike–Pause–Pause 7%
$120,587 Vol.
$120,587 Vol.
Hike–Pause–Hike
22%
Hike–Pause–Pause
7%
Hike–Hike–Hike
40%
Hike–Hike–Pause
27%
Other
2%
This market will resolve according to the decisions made by the next three Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings: September 15-16; October 27-28; and December 8-9.
A qualifying cut occurs when the new upper bound of the target federal funds rate is lower compared to the level it was prior to the respective meeting.
A qualifying hike occurs when the new upper bound of the target federal funds rate is higher compared to the level it was prior to the respective meeting.
A qualifying pause occurs when the new upper bound of the target federal funds rate is equal to the level it was prior to the respective meeting.
If the Fed publishes a different combination than any listed, this market will resolve to "Other". Any rate cut will be encompassed by "Other".
Emergency rate changes outside the regularly scheduled meetings will not be considered.
The resolution source for this market is the FOMC’s statement after its meetings:
https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomccalendars.htm
The level and change of the target federal funds rate is also published at the official website of the Federal Reserve:
https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/openmarket.htm
Market Opened: Sep 2, 2026, 4:24 PM ET
Resolver
0x69c47de9d...This market will resolve according to the decisions made by the next three Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings: September 15-16; October 27-28; and December 8-9.
A qualifying cut occurs when the new upper bound of the target federal funds rate is lower compared to the level it was prior to the respective meeting.
A qualifying hike occurs when the new upper bound of the target federal funds rate is higher compared to the level it was prior to the respective meeting.
A qualifying pause occurs when the new upper bound of the target federal funds rate is equal to the level it was prior to the respective meeting.
If the Fed publishes a different combination than any listed, this market will resolve to "Other". Any rate cut will be encompassed by "Other".
Emergency rate changes outside the regularly scheduled meetings will not be considered.
The resolution source for this market is the FOMC’s statement after its meetings:
https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomccalendars.htm
The level and change of the target federal funds rate is also published at the official website of the Federal Reserve:
https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/openmarket.htm
Resolver
0x69c47de9d...**Persistent inflation above the Fed’s 2% target, resilient economic growth, and a strong labor market have driven the hawkish repricing in Fed funds futures and Polymarket odds for the September–December 2026 decisions.** The August CPI print (3.4% y/y headline, 0.3% m/m core) reinforced upside risks, prompting the unanimous September 25 bp hike to the 3.75–4.00% range and an updated dot plot showing a 4.1% median year-end rate with 16 of 18 participants expecting at least one additional move. This backdrop positions the Hike–Hike–Hike path as the leading outcome at 39.5% implied probability, while mixed sequences such as Hike–Hike–Pause (26.5%) and Hike–Pause–Hike (22.5%) capture uncertainty around the timing of pauses. Traders are closely watching the October 14 CPI release and the October 28 and December 9 FOMC meetings for confirmation of the higher-for-longer policy path.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated


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