Jerome Powell's April 29 announcement to remain on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors after his chair term expires May 15—his first such decision since 1948—has anchored Polymarket trader consensus, pricing a 43% implied probability of departure by December 31 amid ongoing Trump administration pressures, including DOJ probes and calls for resignation. His board term extends to January 2028, providing continuity as incoming Chair Kevin Warsh assumes leadership following Senate confirmation. Markets reflect Fed independence tensions influencing monetary policy expectations, with the funds rate steady near 4.25-4.50%; watch June FOMC for Warsh's initial signals and any escalation in removal efforts that could shift odds.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated$316,692 Vol.
May 30
3%
December 31
43%
$316,692 Vol.
May 30
3%
December 31
43%
This market is not limited to Jerome Powell’s current position as chair of the Federal Reserve. If Jerome Powell ceases to be Chair of the Federal Reserve, but remains a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, this will not qualify for a “Yes” resolution.
The resolution source for this market will be information from the U.S. Government; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also suffice.
Market Opened: Jan 5, 2026, 4:12 PM ET
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0x65070BE91...This market is not limited to Jerome Powell’s current position as chair of the Federal Reserve. If Jerome Powell ceases to be Chair of the Federal Reserve, but remains a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, this will not qualify for a “Yes” resolution.
The resolution source for this market will be information from the U.S. Government; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also suffice.
Resolver
0x65070BE91...Jerome Powell's April 29 announcement to remain on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors after his chair term expires May 15—his first such decision since 1948—has anchored Polymarket trader consensus, pricing a 43% implied probability of departure by December 31 amid ongoing Trump administration pressures, including DOJ probes and calls for resignation. His board term extends to January 2028, providing continuity as incoming Chair Kevin Warsh assumes leadership following Senate confirmation. Markets reflect Fed independence tensions influencing monetary policy expectations, with the funds rate steady near 4.25-4.50%; watch June FOMC for Warsh's initial signals and any escalation in removal efforts that could shift odds.
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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