Trader consensus on Polymarket reflects a 98.2% implied probability for the Federal Reserve to pause rate changes across its January, March, and April 2026 FOMC meetings, following confirmed holds at the 3.50%-3.75% federal funds target in January and March amid somewhat elevated inflation and a resilient labor market. The March jobs report, adding 178,000 nonfarm payrolls—far exceeding forecasts—and edging unemployment to 4.3%, reinforced the FOMC's restrictive stance, diminishing rate-cut expectations as core PCE inflation lingers above 2%. This strong positioning aligns with CME FedWatch probabilities near 95% for an April hold, though a surprise inflation surge or geopolitical oil shock could prompt reconsideration ahead of the April 28-29 meeting.
Resumo experimental gerado por IA com dados do Polymarket · AtualizadoDecisões do Fed (jan-abr)
Decisões do Fed (jan-abr)
Pausa–Pausa–Pausa 98.3%
Pausa–Pausa–Corte 1.1%
Outros <1%
$419,787 Vol.
$419,787 Vol.
Pausa–Pausa–Pausa
98%
Pausa–Pausa–Corte
1%
Outros
<1%
Pausa–Pausa–Pausa 98.3%
Pausa–Pausa–Corte 1.1%
Outros <1%
$419,787 Vol.
$419,787 Vol.
Pausa–Pausa–Pausa
98%
Pausa–Pausa–Corte
1%
Outros
<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
Mercado Aberto: 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...Trader consensus on Polymarket reflects a 98.2% implied probability for the Federal Reserve to pause rate changes across its January, March, and April 2026 FOMC meetings, following confirmed holds at the 3.50%-3.75% federal funds target in January and March amid somewhat elevated inflation and a resilient labor market. The March jobs report, adding 178,000 nonfarm payrolls—far exceeding forecasts—and edging unemployment to 4.3%, reinforced the FOMC's restrictive stance, diminishing rate-cut expectations as core PCE inflation lingers above 2%. This strong positioning aligns with CME FedWatch probabilities near 95% for an April hold, though a surprise inflation surge or geopolitical oil shock could prompt reconsideration ahead of the April 28-29 meeting.
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