Polymarket traders assign a 98.1% implied probability to the Federal Reserve maintaining its federal funds rate target range of 3.5%-3.75% across the January, March, and upcoming April 2026 FOMC meetings, with confirmed pauses at the prior January 27-28 and March 17-18 sessions amid resilient economic data. The March nonfarm payrolls report revealed 178,000 jobs added—exceeding forecasts—and unemployment easing to 4.3%, bolstering the case for policy patience despite one March dissenter favoring a cut. Geopolitical oil shocks have further tempered easing expectations, aligning with the Fed's dot plot signaling just one 2026 cut later in the year. A softer March CPI print due April 10 remains the key catalyst that could challenge this strong consensus.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · UpdatedFed decisions (Jan-Apr)
Fed decisions (Jan-Apr)
Pause–Pause–Pause 98.0%
Pause–Pause–Cut 1.3%
Other <1%
$426,890 Vol.
$426,890 Vol.
Pause–Pause–Pause
98%
Pause–Pause–Cut
1%
Other
1%
Pause–Pause–Pause 98.0%
Pause–Pause–Cut 1.3%
Other <1%
$426,890 Vol.
$426,890 Vol.
Pause–Pause–Pause
98%
Pause–Pause–Cut
1%
Other
1%
This market will resolve according to the decisions made by the next three Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings: January 27–28, 2026; March 17-18, 2026; and April 28-29.
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 hike will be encompassed by "Other".
Emergency rate cuts 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: Dec 16, 2025, 2:34 PM ET
Resolver
0x2F5e3684c...This market will resolve according to the decisions made by the next three Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings: January 27–28, 2026; March 17-18, 2026; and April 28-29.
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 hike will be encompassed by "Other".
Emergency rate cuts 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
0x2F5e3684c...Polymarket traders assign a 98.1% implied probability to the Federal Reserve maintaining its federal funds rate target range of 3.5%-3.75% across the January, March, and upcoming April 2026 FOMC meetings, with confirmed pauses at the prior January 27-28 and March 17-18 sessions amid resilient economic data. The March nonfarm payrolls report revealed 178,000 jobs added—exceeding forecasts—and unemployment easing to 4.3%, bolstering the case for policy patience despite one March dissenter favoring a cut. Geopolitical oil shocks have further tempered easing expectations, aligning with the Fed's dot plot signaling just one 2026 cut later in the year. A softer March CPI print due April 10 remains the key catalyst that could challenge this strong consensus.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · Updated
Beware of external links.
Beware of external links.
Frequently Asked Questions