The Federal Reserve's March 18 decision to hold the federal funds rate steady at 3.5%-3.75%, with its dot plot projecting just one rate cut for all of 2026, has solidified trader consensus on Polymarket, pricing an 87.5% implied probability of pauses through the April 28-29 and June 16-17 meetings. Resilient labor market data, including February's stable 4.4% unemployment rate, alongside somewhat elevated inflation pressures from geopolitical tensions like the Iran conflict and rising oil prices, underpin this positioning, tempering cut expectations. Markets now embed minimal near-term easing risks, with upcoming March CPI data on April 10 and April FOMC projections as key catalysts that could shift the pause trajectory if inflation surprises higher.
Resumo experimental gerado por IA com dados do Polymarket · AtualizadoPausar–Pausar–Pausar 88%
Pausa–Pausa–Corte 8%
Outros 4.4%
Pausa–Corte–Corte 1.3%
$719,069 Vol.
$719,069 Vol.
Pausar–Pausar–Pausar
88%
Pausa–Pausa–Corte
8%
Outros
4%
Pausa–Corte–Corte
1%
Pausa–Corte–Pausa
1%
Pausar–Pausar–Pausar 88%
Pausa–Pausa–Corte 8%
Outros 4.4%
Pausa–Corte–Corte 1.3%
$719,069 Vol.
$719,069 Vol.
Pausar–Pausar–Pausar
88%
Pausa–Pausa–Corte
8%
Outros
4%
Pausa–Corte–Corte
1%
Pausa–Corte–Pausa
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
Mercado Aberto: 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...The Federal Reserve's March 18 decision to hold the federal funds rate steady at 3.5%-3.75%, with its dot plot projecting just one rate cut for all of 2026, has solidified trader consensus on Polymarket, pricing an 87.5% implied probability of pauses through the April 28-29 and June 16-17 meetings. Resilient labor market data, including February's stable 4.4% unemployment rate, alongside somewhat elevated inflation pressures from geopolitical tensions like the Iran conflict and rising oil prices, underpin this positioning, tempering cut expectations. Markets now embed minimal near-term easing risks, with upcoming March CPI data on April 10 and April FOMC projections as key catalysts that could shift the pause trajectory if inflation surprises higher.
Resumo experimental gerado por IA com dados do Polymarket · Atualizado
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