Trader sentiment on Polymarket for Fed rate cuts in 2026 clusters tightly around zero to two 25-basis-point reductions, with 1 cut at 29.5%, none at 23.8%, and two at 23.5%, reflecting hawkish undertones from the December FOMC dot plot projecting only 70 basis points of easing over the year amid resilient growth. Robust November jobs data (227,000 added) and sticky core PCE inflation near 2.7%—above the 2% target—bolster the case for restraint, as markets price in sustained 4%+ fed funds rates. Key differentiators include upcoming CPI releases and Q1 2025 GDP; persistent services inflation could favor zero cuts, while unemployment breaching 4.5% might tilt toward two. This narrow spread underscores uncertainty in the disinflation trajectory versus economic strength.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · Updated1 (25 bps) 30%
0 (0 bps) 23.8%
2 (50 bps) 24%
3 (75 bps) 11%
$10,446,986 Vol.
$10,446,986 Vol.
0 (0 bps)
24%
1 (25 bps)
30%
2 (50 bps)
24%
3 (75 bps)
11%
4 (100 bps)
4%
5 (125 bps)
2%
6 (150 bps)
1%
7 (175 bps)
1%
8 (200 bps)
1%
9 (225 bps)
<1%
10 (250 bps)
<1%
11 (275 bps)
<1%
12+ (300+ bps)
2%
1 (25 bps) 30%
0 (0 bps) 23.8%
2 (50 bps) 24%
3 (75 bps) 11%
$10,446,986 Vol.
$10,446,986 Vol.
0 (0 bps)
24%
1 (25 bps)
30%
2 (50 bps)
24%
3 (75 bps)
11%
4 (100 bps)
4%
5 (125 bps)
2%
6 (150 bps)
1%
7 (175 bps)
1%
8 (200 bps)
1%
9 (225 bps)
<1%
10 (250 bps)
<1%
11 (275 bps)
<1%
12+ (300+ bps)
2%
Emergency rate cuts outside of scheduled FOMC meetings will also count toward the total number of cuts in 2026. This market will remain open until December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, to account for any such emergency actions.
For example, if the Fed cuts rates by 50 bps after a meeting, it would be considered 2 cuts (of 25 bps each).
This market will resolve early to "No" if the specified number of cuts becomes impossible — i.e., if more cuts have already occurred than the strike in question.
Note that cuts between 1–24 bps (inclusive) will also be considered 1 rate cut.
The resolution source for this market will be FOMC statements after meetings scheduled in 2026 according to the official calendar: 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 at https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/openmarket.htm.
Market Opened: Sep 29, 2025, 6:08 PM ET
Resolver
0x2F5e3684c...Resolver
0x2F5e3684c...Trader sentiment on Polymarket for Fed rate cuts in 2026 clusters tightly around zero to two 25-basis-point reductions, with 1 cut at 29.5%, none at 23.8%, and two at 23.5%, reflecting hawkish undertones from the December FOMC dot plot projecting only 70 basis points of easing over the year amid resilient growth. Robust November jobs data (227,000 added) and sticky core PCE inflation near 2.7%—above the 2% target—bolster the case for restraint, as markets price in sustained 4%+ fed funds rates. Key differentiators include upcoming CPI releases and Q1 2025 GDP; persistent services inflation could favor zero cuts, while unemployment breaching 4.5% might tilt toward two. This narrow spread underscores uncertainty in the disinflation trajectory versus economic strength.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · Updated



Beware of external links.
Beware of external links.
Frequently Asked Questions