Polymarket traders overwhelmingly price a 97.5% implied probability for the Federal Open Market Committee to pause interest rates at its March 17-18, April 28-29, and June 16-17, 2026 meetings, reflecting the Fed's steadfast policy amid persistent inflation pressures. April's consumer price index surged 3.8% year-over-year—the hottest since May 2023—coupled with steady 4.3% unemployment and solid job gains of 115,000, prompted the April FOMC to hold the federal funds rate steady despite internal dissent against easing. Chair Powell emphasized caution on cuts given upside inflation risks, aligning with broker consensus like BofA and JPMorgan forecasting no reductions through 2026. A realistic challenge would require sharply cooler May CPI data on June 10 or weakening labor prints to shift trader sentiment ahead of June.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedPause–Pause–Pause 97.5%
Pause–Pause–Cut 1.9%
Other <1%
$1,091,129 Vol.
$1,091,129 Vol.
Pause–Pause–Pause
98%
Pause–Pause–Cut
2%
Other
1%
Pause–Pause–Pause 97.5%
Pause–Pause–Cut 1.9%
Other <1%
$1,091,129 Vol.
$1,091,129 Vol.
Pause–Pause–Pause
98%
Pause–Pause–Cut
2%
Other
1%
This market will resolve according to the decisions made by the next three Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings: March 17-18, 2026; April 28-29; and June 16-17.
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: Jan 29, 2026, 5:18 PM ET
Resolver
0x2F5e3684c...This market will resolve according to the decisions made by the next three Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings: March 17-18, 2026; April 28-29; and June 16-17.
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 overwhelmingly price a 97.5% implied probability for the Federal Open Market Committee to pause interest rates at its March 17-18, April 28-29, and June 16-17, 2026 meetings, reflecting the Fed's steadfast policy amid persistent inflation pressures. April's consumer price index surged 3.8% year-over-year—the hottest since May 2023—coupled with steady 4.3% unemployment and solid job gains of 115,000, prompted the April FOMC to hold the federal funds rate steady despite internal dissent against easing. Chair Powell emphasized caution on cuts given upside inflation risks, aligning with broker consensus like BofA and JPMorgan forecasting no reductions through 2026. A realistic challenge would require sharply cooler May CPI data on June 10 or weakening labor prints to shift trader sentiment ahead of June.
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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