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Closed: Aug 12, 8:29 AM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks whether the Consumer Price Index will decline by exactly 0.2% month-over-month in July 2026. On Kalshi, the Yes outcome is at 50.0%, with the No outcome also at 50.0%. Resolution will be determined by the official CPI month-over-month figure released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Watch for the CPI release scheduled for August 12, 2026, which will settle this market based on whether the month-over-month change matches the exact -0.2% threshold.
If the CPI month-over-month is exactly -0.2% in Jul 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If the CPI month-over-month is exactly -0.1% in Jul 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If the CPI month-over-month is exactly 0.0% in Jul 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If the CPI month-over-month is exactly 0.1% in Jul 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If the CPI month-over-month is exactly 0.2% in Jul 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If the CPI month-over-month is exactly 0.3% in Jul 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If the CPI month-over-month is exactly 0.4% in Jul 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If the CPI month-over-month is exactly 0.5% in Jul 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If the CPI month-over-month is exactly 0.6% in Jul 2026, then the market resolves to Yes.
The market resolves on Aug 12, 2026, after the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the official July 2026 Consumer Price Index report. The outcome is determined by the actual month-over-month percentage change in the CPI, which measures inflation across a broad basket of consumer goods and services. This is a data-driven resolution tied to a single, authoritative government release, ensuring an objective settlement. Traders should monitor the BLS calendar for the exact announcement time and any revisions to prior months that might affect interpretation.
Key drivers of July 2026 CPI include Federal Reserve policy decisions, energy and commodity prices, labor market strength, and wage growth. Supply-chain disruptions, geopolitical shocks, or shifts in consumer demand could push inflation higher or lower. Monthly employment reports, producer prices, and housing costs all feed into the final CPI figure. Market participants will also watch Fed communications and inflation expectations surveys for clues about monetary policy direction. Any surprise in core or headline components—food, energy, shelter—can trigger sharp repricing of odds as traders update their forecasts ahead of the official release.