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Fed rate hike by...?

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Finance·Fed

Fed rate hike by...?

Ended: Oct 29

Dec 9

Ended: Oct 29

Dec 9

$3,931,762 Vol.

Dec 8, 2026
Polymarket

$3,931,762 Vol.

Polymarket
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April Meeting

$131,308 Vol.

No

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June Meeting

$45,785 Vol.

No

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July Meeting

$782,907 Vol.

No

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September Meeting

$1,909,469 Vol.

Yes

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October Meeting

$1,062,293 Vol.

Yes

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the upper bound of the target federal funds rate is increased at any point between December 16, 2025 and the completion of the listed Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting (inclusive of any rate hike announced as a result of the listed meeting). Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. If the listed meeting does not take place within 7 calendar days (ET) of its scheduled end date, 11:59 PM ET, and no qualifying rate hike has been announced, this market will resolve to "No". Emergency rate hikes will qualify. The primary resolution source for this market will be the official website of the Federal Reserve (https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/openmarket.htm), however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The Federal Reserve's unanimous September 16, 2026 decision to raise the federal funds target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4%—its first hike since 2023—serves as the dominant driver of current trader positioning on rate paths. Officials' updated dot plot showed 16 of 18 participants expecting at least one additional quarter-point increase by December, citing elevated inflation (with 2026 PCE projections revised higher to 3.7% headline) amid resilient growth, stable unemployment, and upward pressure from oil prices tied to geopolitical tensions. This follows five prior holds and reflects a hawkish shift under Chair Kevin Warsh, though markets will closely monitor October 27-28 and December 8-9 meetings for confirmation or data-driven revisions to the implied tightening pace.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the upper bound of the target federal funds rate is increased at any point between December 16, 2025 and the completion of the listed Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting (inclusive of any rate hike announced as a result of the listed meeting). Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.

If the listed meeting does not take place within 7 calendar days (ET) of its scheduled end date, 11:59 PM ET, and no qualifying rate hike has been announced, this market will resolve to "No".

Emergency rate hikes will qualify.

The primary resolution source for this market will be the official website of the Federal Reserve (https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/openmarket.htm), however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve to “Yes” if the upper bound of the target federal funds rate is increased at any point between December 16, 2025 and the completion of the listed Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting (inclusive of any rate hike announced as a result of the listed meeting). Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. If the listed meeting does not take place within 7 calendar days (ET) of its scheduled end date, 11:59 PM ET, and no qualifying rate hike has been announced, this market will resolve to "No". Emergency rate hikes will qualify. The primary resolution source for this market will be the official website of the Federal Reserve (https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/openmarket.htm), however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$3,931,762
End Date
Oct 29, 2026
Market Opened
Mar 31, 2026, 5:35 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...

Outcome proposed: No

No dispute

Final outcome: No

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the upper bound of the target federal funds rate is increased at any point between December 16, 2025 and the completion of the listed Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting (inclusive of any rate hike announced as a result of the listed meeting). Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. If the listed meeting does not take place within 7 calendar days (ET) of its scheduled end date, 11:59 PM ET, and no qualifying rate hike has been announced, this market will resolve to "No". Emergency rate hikes will qualify. The primary resolution source for this market will be the official website of the Federal Reserve (https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/openmarket.htm), however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The Federal Reserve's unanimous September 16, 2026 decision to raise the federal funds target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4%—its first hike since 2023—serves as the dominant driver of current trader positioning on rate paths. Officials' updated dot plot showed 16 of 18 participants expecting at least one additional quarter-point increase by December, citing elevated inflation (with 2026 PCE projections revised higher to 3.7% headline) amid resilient growth, stable unemployment, and upward pressure from oil prices tied to geopolitical tensions. This follows five prior holds and reflects a hawkish shift under Chair Kevin Warsh, though markets will closely monitor October 27-28 and December 8-9 meetings for confirmation or data-driven revisions to the implied tightening pace.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the upper bound of the target federal funds rate is increased at any point between December 16, 2025 and the completion of the listed Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting (inclusive of any rate hike announced as a result of the listed meeting). Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.

If the listed meeting does not take place within 7 calendar days (ET) of its scheduled end date, 11:59 PM ET, and no qualifying rate hike has been announced, this market will resolve to "No".

Emergency rate hikes will qualify.

The primary resolution source for this market will be the official website of the Federal Reserve (https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/openmarket.htm), however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve to “Yes” if the upper bound of the target federal funds rate is increased at any point between December 16, 2025 and the completion of the listed Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting (inclusive of any rate hike announced as a result of the listed meeting). Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. If the listed meeting does not take place within 7 calendar days (ET) of its scheduled end date, 11:59 PM ET, and no qualifying rate hike has been announced, this market will resolve to "No". Emergency rate hikes will qualify. The primary resolution source for this market will be the official website of the Federal Reserve (https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/openmarket.htm), however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$3,931,762
End Date
Oct 29, 2026
Market Opened
Mar 31, 2026, 5:35 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...

Outcome proposed: No

No dispute

Final outcome: No

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Fed rate hike by...?" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 5 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "September Meeting" at 100%, followed by "October Meeting" at 100%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 100¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 100% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "Fed rate hike by...?" has generated $3.9 million in total trading volume since the market launched on Mar 31, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "Fed rate hike by...?," browse the 5 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "Fed rate hike by...?" is "September Meeting" at 100%, meaning the market assigns a 100% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "October Meeting" at 100%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "Fed rate hike by...?" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.