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Kalshi
This market tracks whether core Consumer Price Index inflation will reach exactly 3.0% year-over-year in August 2026. On Kalshi, the Yes outcome stands at 49.5%, with the No outcome also at 49.5%, reflecting near-even odds on this inflation milestone. Resolution will be determined by the official CPI core year-over-year figure released for August 2026. Watch for the Labor Department's inflation data release scheduled for September 11, 2026, which will settle this contract.
If the CPI core year-over-year is exactly 2.2% in Aug 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If the CPI core year-over-year is exactly 2.3% in Aug 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If the CPI core year-over-year is exactly 2.4% in Aug 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If the CPI core year-over-year is exactly 2.5% in Aug 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If the CPI core year-over-year is exactly 2.6% in Aug 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If the CPI core year-over-year is exactly 2.7% in Aug 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If the CPI core year-over-year is exactly 2.8% in Aug 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If the CPI core year-over-year is exactly 2.9% in Aug 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If the CPI core year-over-year is exactly 3.0% in Aug 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If the CPI core year-over-year is exactly 3.1% in Aug 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If the CPI core year-over-year is exactly 3.2% in Aug 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If the CPI core year-over-year is exactly 3.3% in Aug 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If the CPI core year-over-year is exactly 3.4% in Aug 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If the CPI core year-over-year is exactly 3.5% in Aug 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If the CPI core year-over-year is exactly 3.6% in Aug 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If the CPI core year-over-year is exactly 3.7% in Aug 2026, then the market resolves to Yes.
Prediction market odds on Kalshi reflect aggregated trader expectations for August 2026 core CPI, often diverging from consensus analyst forecasts. While traditional economists and Federal Reserve officials publish point estimates and ranges, prediction markets incorporate real-time information and trader conviction through continuous price discovery. Comparing Kalshi implied probabilities to Bloomberg consensus, Fed projections, and Wall Street economist surveys can reveal whether markets are pricing in more or less inflation risk than the mainstream forecast. This gap often signals where market participants see asymmetric risks.
The CPI core year-over-year in Aug 2026 market resolves on Sep 11, 2026, following the official release of August 2026 inflation data. Resolution is determined by the actual year-over-year change in core CPI as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Core CPI excludes volatile food and energy prices, providing a clearer view of underlying inflation trends. The specific outcome category that matches the official BLS release will be marked correct, settling all positions on Kalshi accordingly.
Several catalysts could shift CPI core year-over-year in Aug 2026 odds before resolution. Federal Reserve policy decisions and interest rate guidance will influence inflation expectations and trader positioning. Monthly CPI releases leading up to August 2026 will provide real-time momentum signals. Wage growth data, producer prices, and commodity markets affect core inflation trajectories. Geopolitical shocks, supply chain disruptions, and fiscal policy announcements can reshape inflation forecasts. Labor market strength or weakness will influence both wage pressures and demand-side inflation. Each economic data point between now and the August 2026 CPI release will refine market expectations and move contract prices.