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How many Fed rate cuts in 2026?

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How many Fed rate cuts in 2026?

0 (0 bps) 70.2%

1 (25 bps) 16%

2 (50 bps) 7%

3 (75 bps) 2.6%

Polymarket

$26,962,683 Vol.

0 (0 bps) 70.2%

1 (25 bps) 16%

2 (50 bps) 7%

3 (75 bps) 2.6%

Polymarket

$26,962,683 Vol.

0 (0 bps)

$4,190,221 Vol.

70%

1 (25 bps)

$1,245,242 Vol.

16%

2 (50 bps)

$1,204,676 Vol.

7%

3 (75 bps)

$1,114,221 Vol.

3%

4 (100 bps)

$1,197,957 Vol.

1%

5 (125 bps)

$1,420,154 Vol.

1%

6 (150 bps)

$2,496,909 Vol.

1%

7 (175 bps)

$1,326,974 Vol.

<1%

8 (200 bps)

$1,737,503 Vol.

<1%

9 (225 bps)

$2,457,050 Vol.

<1%

10 (250 bps)

$3,126,177 Vol.

<1%

11 (275 bps)

$3,276,985 Vol.

<1%

12+ (300+ bps)

$2,168,835 Vol.

1%

This market will resolve according to the exact amount of cuts of 25 basis points in 2026 by the Fed (including any cuts made during the December meeting). Emergency rate cuts outside of scheduled FOMC meetings will also count toward the total number of cuts in 2026. This market will remain open until December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, to account for any such emergency actions. For example, if the Fed cuts rates by 50 bps after a meeting, it would be considered 2 cuts (of 25 bps each). This market will resolve early to "No" if the specified number of cuts becomes impossible — i.e., if more cuts have already occurred than the strike in question. Note that cuts between 1–24 bps (inclusive) will also be considered 1 rate cut. The resolution source for this market will be FOMC statements after meetings scheduled in 2026 according to the official calendar: 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 at https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/openmarket.htm.Elevated inflation pressures from the ongoing Middle East conflict and higher energy prices have driven the strong market-implied probability of zero Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026, now at 70.3 percent according to trader positioning. Recent data show headline CPI rising to 3.3 percent in March amid elevated oil costs, while the labor market remains resilient with unemployment steady at 4.3 percent and solid job gains. Brokerage forecasts from BofA and Goldman Sachs have shifted toward holding rates at the current 3.50–3.75 percent target range through year-end, with any easing now pushed into 2027. This consensus reflects caution around sticky core inflation near 2.6–3.0 percent and limited scope for monetary easing given stable economic conditions. Key upcoming catalysts include the next FOMC meetings and fresh CPI releases that could further shape the implied rate path.

This market will resolve according to the exact amount of cuts of 25 basis points in 2026 by the Fed (including any cuts made during the December meeting).

Emergency rate cuts outside of scheduled FOMC meetings will also count toward the total number of cuts in 2026. This market will remain open until December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, to account for any such emergency actions.

For example, if the Fed cuts rates by 50 bps after a meeting, it would be considered 2 cuts (of 25 bps each).

This market will resolve early to "No" if the specified number of cuts becomes impossible — i.e., if more cuts have already occurred than the strike in question.

Note that cuts between 1–24 bps (inclusive) will also be considered 1 rate cut.

The resolution source for this market will be FOMC statements after meetings scheduled in 2026 according to the official calendar: 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 at https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/openmarket.htm.
Volume
$26,962,683
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Sep 29, 2025, 6:08 PM ET

Resolver

0x2F5e3684c...
This market will resolve according to the exact amount of cuts of 25 basis points in 2026 by the Fed (including any cuts made during the December meeting). Emergency rate cuts outside of scheduled FOMC meetings will also count toward the total number of cuts in 2026. This market will remain open until December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, to account for any such emergency actions. For example, if the Fed cuts rates by 50 bps after a meeting, it would be considered 2 cuts (of 25 bps each). This market will resolve early to "No" if the specified number of cuts becomes impossible — i.e., if more cuts have already occurred than the strike in question. Note that cuts between 1–24 bps (inclusive) will also be considered 1 rate cut. The resolution source for this market will be FOMC statements after meetings scheduled in 2026 according to the official calendar: 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 at https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/openmarket.htm.
This market will resolve according to the exact amount of cuts of 25 basis points in 2026 by the Fed (including any cuts made during the December meeting). Emergency rate cuts outside of scheduled FOMC meetings will also count toward the total number of cuts in 2026. This market will remain open until December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, to account for any such emergency actions. For example, if the Fed cuts rates by 50 bps after a meeting, it would be considered 2 cuts (of 25 bps each). This market will resolve early to "No" if the specified number of cuts becomes impossible — i.e., if more cuts have already occurred than the strike in question. Note that cuts between 1–24 bps (inclusive) will also be considered 1 rate cut. The resolution source for this market will be FOMC statements after meetings scheduled in 2026 according to the official calendar: 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 at https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/openmarket.htm.Elevated inflation pressures from the ongoing Middle East conflict and higher energy prices have driven the strong market-implied probability of zero Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026, now at 70.3 percent according to trader positioning. Recent data show headline CPI rising to 3.3 percent in March amid elevated oil costs, while the labor market remains resilient with unemployment steady at 4.3 percent and solid job gains. Brokerage forecasts from BofA and Goldman Sachs have shifted toward holding rates at the current 3.50–3.75 percent target range through year-end, with any easing now pushed into 2027. This consensus reflects caution around sticky core inflation near 2.6–3.0 percent and limited scope for monetary easing given stable economic conditions. Key upcoming catalysts include the next FOMC meetings and fresh CPI releases that could further shape the implied rate path.

This market will resolve according to the exact amount of cuts of 25 basis points in 2026 by the Fed (including any cuts made during the December meeting).

Emergency rate cuts outside of scheduled FOMC meetings will also count toward the total number of cuts in 2026. This market will remain open until December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, to account for any such emergency actions.

For example, if the Fed cuts rates by 50 bps after a meeting, it would be considered 2 cuts (of 25 bps each).

This market will resolve early to "No" if the specified number of cuts becomes impossible — i.e., if more cuts have already occurred than the strike in question.

Note that cuts between 1–24 bps (inclusive) will also be considered 1 rate cut.

The resolution source for this market will be FOMC statements after meetings scheduled in 2026 according to the official calendar: 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 at https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/openmarket.htm.
Volume
$26,962,683
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Sep 29, 2025, 6:08 PM ET

Resolver

0x2F5e3684c...
This market will resolve according to the exact amount of cuts of 25 basis points in 2026 by the Fed (including any cuts made during the December meeting). Emergency rate cuts outside of scheduled FOMC meetings will also count toward the total number of cuts in 2026. This market will remain open until December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, to account for any such emergency actions. For example, if the Fed cuts rates by 50 bps after a meeting, it would be considered 2 cuts (of 25 bps each). This market will resolve early to "No" if the specified number of cuts becomes impossible — i.e., if more cuts have already occurred than the strike in question. Note that cuts between 1–24 bps (inclusive) will also be considered 1 rate cut. The resolution source for this market will be FOMC statements after meetings scheduled in 2026 according to the official calendar: 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 at https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/openmarket.htm.

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