TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$134,145,987
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,441,166,947
406,422
Markets across
30,383
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,688
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jun 17, 3:35 PM EST
Kalshi
This market on Kalshi tracks whether Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh will use the word "Projection" during his introductory remarks and Q&A session following the June 2026 FOMC meeting. The leading outcome currently stands at 84.0% probability. Resolution will be determined by the official Federal Reserve transcript of the Chair's post-meeting press conference. Watch for the June 17, 2026 FOMC announcement and subsequent press conference, where the specific language used in the Chair's opening statement and responses to journalist questions will determine the market outcome.
This event resolves based on whether specific words or phrases are mentioned during the Federal Reserve Chair's June 2026 post-FOMC meeting introductory remarks and Q&A session. Resolution uses video as the primary source; if consensus cannot be reached from video, official transcripts are consulted. The exact phrase or word must be used, including plural or possessive forms, though grammatical and tense inflections are permitted. The 45 possible outcomes cover a wide range of economic and policy-related terms, from technical concepts like QT and QE to economic conditions like recession and stagflation, to specific topics like tariffs, energy prices, and political figures.
Prediction market odds on Kalshi reflect real-money trader positioning and differ from traditional analyst forecasts, which often rely on qualitative assessments or historical patterns. Markets price in live information flows and collective expectations about Warsh's communication style and likely talking points. While analysts may publish commentary on his typical press-conference language or policy priorities, the market odds represent aggregated bets from participants with direct financial exposure. This dynamic pricing can diverge from static analyst views, especially as new economic data or Fed signals emerge closer to Jun 18, 2026.
The market resolves on Jun 18, 2026, following Kevin Warsh's June 2026 press conference. Resolution hinges on whether the specific phrase or greeting appears in his opening remarks or prepared statement during that event. Traders should monitor official Fed communications, press releases, and real-time coverage of the conference to track whether the outcome criteria are met. The exact resolution will depend on documented evidence from the press conference itself.
Several catalysts could shift odds before Jun 18, 2026. Changes in Federal Reserve policy stance, inflation data, or economic forecasts may influence Warsh's tone and messaging, indirectly affecting the likelihood of a formal 'Good Afternoon' opening. Advance press guidance or leaked agendas about the conference could signal his communication approach. Additionally, Warsh's recent public statements or testimony patterns may provide clues about his typical press-conference format. Market participants will also react to broader financial conditions and any unexpected geopolitical or economic shocks that might alter his prepared remarks.