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US shelter CPI in May
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US shelter CPI in May

Volume:
$20,714

Above 427.5

 - Kalshi

Above 427.5 - Kalshi

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Resolved Jun 10, 2026

Closed: Jun 10, 8:29 AM EST

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Outcome
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Chance %
Price
Spread
Liquidity
Volume
24h
7d
Open Interest
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Result
kalshi

Above 427.5

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100%
Yes 100¢No 0¢
100¢
N/A
$8,682
N/A
N/A
$7,852
Settled
Yes
kalshi

Above 425.5

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100%
Yes 100¢No 0¢
100¢
N/A
$3,322
N/A
N/A
$3,271
Settled
Yes
kalshi

Above 426.5

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100%
Yes 100¢No 0¢
100¢
N/A
$2,316
N/A
N/A
$1,897
Settled
Yes
kalshi

Above 427.0

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100%
Yes 100¢No 0¢
100¢
N/A
$2,199
N/A
N/A
$1,767
Settled
Yes
kalshi

Above 426.0

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100%
Yes 100¢No 0¢
100¢
N/A
$1,332
N/A
N/A
$1,321
Settled
Yes
kalshi

Above 427.75

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100%
Yes 100¢No 0¢
100¢
N/A
$61
N/A
N/A
$33
Settled
Yes
kalshi

Above 428.0

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$2,796
N/A
N/A
$1,639
Settled
No
kalshi

Above 428.25

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$5
N/A
N/A
$4
Settled
No
Total markets: 8

Intro

This market tracks whether the US shelter component of the Consumer Price Index for urban consumers will exceed 425.5 in May 2026. On Kalshi, the probability that shelter CPI will finish above this threshold stands at 99.0%. Resolution will be determined by the official May 2026 shelter CPI reading published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with settlement expected by June 17, 2026. Watch for the BLS release of May 2026 shelter CPI data as the key catalyst for market resolution.

Frequently asked questions

Prediction market odds on Kalshi reflect real-money consensus from traders betting on shelter CPI outcomes. Analyst forecasts typically rely on econometric models, historical trends, and Fed policy expectations. Markets often diverge from consensus forecasts because traders incorporate forward-looking signals, recent data surprises, and tail-risk scenarios that traditional models may underweight. For the May shelter CPI event, comparing Kalshi odds to Bloomberg consensus or Federal Reserve projections can reveal whether markets expect shelter inflation to decelerate, stabilize, or accelerate relative to expert expectations. Market-based probabilities tend to update faster than analyst revisions when new economic data emerges.

The US shelter CPI in May market resolves on Jun 17, 2026. Resolution is determined by the official Consumer Price Index data release from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for the shelter component in May 2026. The outcome hinges on whether the seasonally adjusted index level meets or exceeds the contract threshold of 425.5. This figure reflects the aggregate cost of rent, owners' equivalent rent, and related housing services across all urban consumers in the United States. Once the BLS publishes the May CPI report, the contract settles automatically based on the published shelter index value.

Key catalysts for shelter CPI include monthly housing starts and building permits, which signal future rental supply; wage growth data, which affects renters' ability to pay; Federal Reserve policy decisions and interest rate changes, which influence mortgage rates and housing demand; and regional rent surveys from major metros. Unexpected inflation or deflation in other CPI components may also shift expectations about shelter dynamics. Geopolitical shocks affecting construction costs, labor supply disruptions, or major policy shifts on housing regulation could create volatility. Each monthly CPI release leading up to May provides incremental information that traders incorporate into Kalshi odds, gradually refining the market's forecast of the final shelter index level.