The September 2026 FOMC decision to raise the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00%, paired with updated projections showing a median path holding rates near that level through 2027 and most participants expecting at least one more hike by year-end, underpins the 95.7% market-implied probability of zero cuts in 2026. Persistent inflation, with core PCE near 3.4% and headline around 3.7%, alongside resilient growth and stable labor market conditions, has shifted the policy stance toward further tightening under Chair Warsh. Traders pricing in this path view the data trajectory and official guidance as inconsistent with any easing this year. A sharp deterioration in employment or faster-than-expected inflation moderation could still alter the outlook.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedFederal Reserve raises interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00%
0 (0 bps) jumps to 96%7%
In a unanimous 12-0 vote, the FOMC increased the federal funds rate target range by 25 basis points, marking the first hike since 2023. This move aimed to address elevated inflation and support a timely return to the 2% inflation goal, reversing prior rate cuts.
Federal Reserve raises rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4% amid persistent inflation
0 (0 bps) jumps to 96%7%
In September 2026, the Fed increased the federal funds rate by 25 basis points, marking the first hike since 2023. This move reflected ongoing inflation concerns and a hawkish stance, reducing market expectations for rate cuts in 2026.




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