- Will the Fed Hike–Pause–Hike in the next three decisions (Sep–Oct–Dec)?68¢
- Will the Fed Hike–Pause–Pause in the next three decisions (Sep–Oct–Dec)?19¢
- Will the Fed Hike–Hike–Hike in the next three decisions (Sep–Oct–Dec)?9¢
- Will the Fed Hike–Hike–Pause in the next three decisions (Sep–Oct–Dec)?3¢
- Will the Fed decide differently in the next three decisions (Sep–Oct–Dec)?1¢
Recent September CPI data showing a 3.7% year-over-year rise, driven by energy prices amid Middle East tensions, alongside the FOMC’s September hike to the 3.75-4% target range and updated SEP median of 4.1% for year-end 2026, have anchored trader consensus around the Hike–Pause–Hike path at 69.5% implied probability. Minutes from that meeting reinforced expectations for one additional increase by December, while a Reuters poll of economists shows 94% anticipating a hold at the late-October meeting near midterms before a December move. Hotter core readings and upward revisions to PCE forecasts have elevated December hike odds above 90% in futures markets, though the October decision remains more contested at roughly even money in some pricing. The December SEP release and intervening labor and inflation prints represent key catalysts that could shift these aggregates before year-end resolution.
Rules
The FED interest rates are defined in this market by the upper bound of the target federal funds rate. The decisions on the target federal funds rate are made by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings. This market will resolve according to the decisions made by the next three Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings: September 15-16; October 27-28; and December 8-9. 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 cut will be encompassed by "Other". Emergency rate changes 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