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$134,145,987
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$1,441,166,947
406,422
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Closed: Sep 23, 7:10 PM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks whether Scott Bessent will mention specific economic and geopolitical terms during a scheduled Fox News broadcast. The outcome depends on his verbal references to these topics in an official capacity during the live show.
The event involves multiple markets that resolve based on whether Scott Bessent utters specified phrases during the Fox News: Special Report with Bret Baier broadcast scheduled for September 23, 2026. Each market corresponds to a different phrase or set of phrases (e.g., China, Trump, AI, Tariff, etc.). A market resolves to Yes if Bessent says the exact phrase, or a plural/possessive form of it, in an official capacity during the live broadcast. Resolution relies primarily on video of the broadcast, with transcripts used as a secondary source if video consensus cannot be reached. Grammatical variations, unaired content, and off-mic remarks do not count. If the broadcast is canceled, the "Event does not qualify" market resolves to Yes, and all others resolve to No. Postponements within 14 days keep markets open. The outcome hinges solely on Bessent’s on-air statements during the specified broadcast.
Currently, prediction market odds offer a distinct perspective compared to traditional analyst forecasts regarding the topics Scott Bessent might address. While analysts often provide qualitative assessments, this market aggregates the informed opinions of many individuals, translating those beliefs into quantifiable probabilities. Discrepancies between the two can highlight areas where the market perceives information differently than conventional wisdom, or where traders believe analysts are under or overestimating the likelihood of certain statements. It’s a fascinating comparison of collective intelligence versus expert opinion.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction, meaning traders buy and sell contracts representing different outcomes. The price of each contract reflects the probability of that outcome occurring, as determined by supply and demand. As more traders buy contracts predicting a specific statement, its price increases, and vice versa. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. This dynamic pricing mechanism allows the market to quickly incorporate new information and adjust expectations in real-time, offering a forward-looking assessment of potential statements from Scott Bessent.
This market resolves around Oct 7, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the resolution will be based on a transcript or reliable recording of the Special Report with Bret Baier interview featuring Scott Bessent. The market will determine whether each statement listed in the market was, in fact, uttered by Scott Bessent during the broadcast. The outcome will be based on the complete, official record of the interview.
Several signals could significantly impact this market. Any pre-interview statements made by Scott Bessent, or hints dropped by Bret Baier about the interview's focus, could shift trader sentiment. Major economic news released before the interview, particularly related to financial markets or monetary policy, might influence the topics discussed. Unexpected geopolitical events could also alter the conversation. Finally, any breaking news stories that emerge in the days leading up to the broadcast have the potential to move this market as traders adjust their expectations.