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$113,958,174
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2,626,885,236
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453,985
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Kalshi:
62%
Closed: Sep 16, 1:59 PM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks whether the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates by 25 basis points at their September 2026 meeting. Currently, the probability of a 25bps rate hike on Kalshi is 78.0%, while the probability of no rate hike is 20.0%. The market resolves based on whether the Federal Reserve enacts a 25bps cut on September 16, 2026, as determined by the Federal Reserve’s official announcement. Traders should closely watch the economic data released leading up to the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting on September 16, 2026, to gauge the likelihood of a rate adjustment.
Resolution is determined by the Federal Reserve's official action on September 16, 2026. The possible outcomes are mutually exclusive: a rate cut of 25 basis points, a rate cut greater than 25 basis points, maintaining the current rate (0 basis points change), a rate hike of 25 basis points, or a rate hike greater than 25 basis points. Only one outcome can resolve to Yes. If the scheduled FOMC meeting is canceled and does not occur on its scheduled date, the "Fed maintains rate" outcome resolves to Yes and all others resolve to No.
On Kalshi, the Fed decision in Sep 2026 is priced through a binary contract on whether the Federal Reserve will cut rates by 25 basis points at their September 2026 meeting. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Traders buy or sell shares at prices between 0 and 100 cents, with the price reflecting the implied probability of a 25bps cut. Currently, the contract reflects a modest probability, with active trading throughout the day. Kalshi's order-book model allows traders to set limit orders and execute market orders in real time, and the contract settles based on the Fed's official announcement following their September 2026 policy meeting.
The Fed decision in Sep 2026 market resolves on Sep 16, 2026, following the Federal Reserve's official policy announcement. The outcome is determined by the Fed's actual decision at their September 2026 meeting regarding whether they will implement a 25 basis point rate cut. Resolution occurs after the Fed Chair's statement and policy decision are publicly released. Traders holding positions at resolution receive payouts based on whether the outcome matches the contract terms. The market remains open for trading until the official announcement, allowing participants to adjust positions as new economic data and Fed communications emerge in the weeks leading up to the decision.
Several key economic indicators and Fed communications will likely drive trading in the Fed decision in Sep 2026 market. Monthly inflation reports, employment data, and GDP growth figures will shape expectations for monetary policy. Any shift in the Fed's forward guidance or speeches by Federal Reserve officials could significantly move odds. Geopolitical events, financial market stress, or unexpected economic shocks may also prompt traders to reassess the probability of a 25bps cut. Additionally, real-time market reaction to Treasury yields, equity volatility, and credit conditions will influence sentiment. As September 2026 approaches, the market will increasingly price in the Fed's recent policy stance and the economic backdrop at that time.