Persistent inflation pressures, highlighted by the May 2026 CPI rising 4.2% year-over-year with core at 2.9% amid energy price surges linked to geopolitical tensions, form the primary driver behind the 66% market-implied odds for Pause–Pause–Pause across the June, July, and September FOMC meetings. Steady labor market data, including 172,000 May nonfarm payroll gains and a 4.3% unemployment rate, alongside April FOMC minutes signaling potential policy firming if disinflation stalls, reinforce trader consensus for holding the 3.50%-3.75% federal funds rate range. Recent Reuters polling showing nearly 70% of economists forecasting no cuts through year-end aligns with these odds, while limited pricing for cuts in futures reflects caution ahead of the June 16-17 decision and subsequent data releases.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedPause–Pause–Pause 65%
Other 10%
Pause–Pause–Cut 7.6%
Pause–Cut–Pause 2.9%
Cut–Pause–Pause
1%
Cut–Pause–Cut
1%
Cut–Cut–Pause
<1%
Cut–Cut–Cut
1%
Pause–Pause–Pause
65%
Pause–Pause–Cut
8%
Pause–Cut–Pause
3%
Pause–Cut–Cut
3%
Other
10%
Pause–Pause–Pause 65%
Other 10%
Pause–Pause–Cut 7.6%
Pause–Cut–Pause 2.9%
Cut–Pause–Pause
1%
Cut–Pause–Cut
1%
Cut–Cut–Pause
<1%
Cut–Cut–Cut
1%
Pause–Pause–Pause
65%
Pause–Pause–Cut
8%
Pause–Cut–Pause
3%
Pause–Cut–Cut
3%
Other
10%
This market will resolve according to the decisions made by the next three Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings: June 16-17; July 28-29; and September 15-16.
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: Apr 29, 2026, 7:50 PM ET
Resolver
0x69c47De9D...This market will resolve according to the decisions made by the next three Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings: June 16-17; July 28-29; and September 15-16.
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
0x69c47De9D...Persistent inflation pressures, highlighted by the May 2026 CPI rising 4.2% year-over-year with core at 2.9% amid energy price surges linked to geopolitical tensions, form the primary driver behind the 66% market-implied odds for Pause–Pause–Pause across the June, July, and September FOMC meetings. Steady labor market data, including 172,000 May nonfarm payroll gains and a 4.3% unemployment rate, alongside April FOMC minutes signaling potential policy firming if disinflation stalls, reinforce trader consensus for holding the 3.50%-3.75% federal funds rate range. Recent Reuters polling showing nearly 70% of economists forecasting no cuts through year-end aligns with these odds, while limited pricing for cuts in futures reflects caution ahead of the June 16-17 decision and subsequent data releases.
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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