- Another Fed rate hike in 2026?71¢71%
Persistent elevated inflation and resilient economic growth are driving the 70.5% market-implied probability of another Federal Reserve rate hike in 2026. Following the September 25-basis-point increase that set the federal funds target range at 3.75%-4.00%, the October FOMC statement noted inflation "remains elevated" amid broad-based price pressures and upgraded its growth assessment to a "strong pace." Two dissents favoring immediate tightening, along with recent comments from officials including Alberto Musalem and Lorie Logan signaling additional firming, have reinforced trader expectations. Upcoming December 8-9 FOMC meeting and releases such as the November jobs report and PCE inflation data represent key catalysts that could solidify or shift the consensus path.
Rules
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the upper bound of the target federal funds rate is increased at any point between September 17, 2026 and the completion of the Fed's December 2026 meeting, currently scheduled for December 8 to 9, 2026, inclusive of any rate hike announced as a result of the December meeting. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. Any change to the target federal funds rate announced at the conclusion of the September 15 to 16, 2026 FOMC meeting will not count toward this market. Emergency rate hikes announced on or after September 17, 2026 will qualify. This market may not resolve to "No" until the Fed has released its rate change decision following its December meeting. 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.