Trader consensus on Polymarket reflects a 96% implied probability for the Federal Open Market Committee to pause interest rates across its March, April, and June 2026 meetings, anchored by the Fed's April 29 decision to hold the federal funds rate steady at 3.50–3.75% amid reaccelerating inflation—March CPI rose 3.3% year-over-year, up sharply from February's 2.4%, driven by surging energy prices—and resilient labor markets with 178,000 nonfarm payrolls added in March. This marks the third consecutive 2026 pause, aligning with the March dot plot's projection for gradual easing only into 2027. Dissent within the FOMC (8-4 vote) signals internal debate, but sticky inflation and economic strength underpin the positioning. Realistic challenges include softer-than-expected April jobs data today or cooling May CPI, potentially tilting June toward a 25-basis-point cut.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedPause–Pause–Pause 96%
Pause–Pause–Cut 3.4%
Other 1.6%
$1,028,520 Vol.
$1,028,520 Vol.
Pause–Pause–Pause
96%
Pause–Pause–Cut
3%
Other
2%
Pause–Pause–Pause 96%
Pause–Pause–Cut 3.4%
Other 1.6%
$1,028,520 Vol.
$1,028,520 Vol.
Pause–Pause–Pause
96%
Pause–Pause–Cut
3%
Other
2%
This market will resolve according to the decisions made by the next three Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings: March 17-18, 2026; April 28-29; and June 16-17.
A qualifying cut occurs when the new upper bound of the target federal funds rate is lower compared to the level it was prior to the respective meeting.
A qualifying hike occurs when the new upper bound of the target federal funds rate is higher compared to the level it was prior to the respective meeting.
A qualifying pause occurs when the new upper bound of the target federal funds rate is equal to the level it was prior to the respective meeting.
If the Fed publishes a different combination than any listed, this market will resolve to "Other". Any rate hike will be encompassed by "Other".
Emergency rate cuts outside the regularly scheduled meetings will not be considered.
The resolution source for this market is the FOMC’s statement after its meetings:
https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomccalendars.htm
The level and change of the target federal funds rate is also published at the official website of the Federal Reserve:
https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/openmarket.htm
Market Opened: Jan 29, 2026, 5:18 PM ET
Resolver
0x2F5e3684c...This market will resolve according to the decisions made by the next three Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings: March 17-18, 2026; April 28-29; and June 16-17.
A qualifying cut occurs when the new upper bound of the target federal funds rate is lower compared to the level it was prior to the respective meeting.
A qualifying hike occurs when the new upper bound of the target federal funds rate is higher compared to the level it was prior to the respective meeting.
A qualifying pause occurs when the new upper bound of the target federal funds rate is equal to the level it was prior to the respective meeting.
If the Fed publishes a different combination than any listed, this market will resolve to "Other". Any rate hike will be encompassed by "Other".
Emergency rate cuts outside the regularly scheduled meetings will not be considered.
The resolution source for this market is the FOMC’s statement after its meetings:
https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomccalendars.htm
The level and change of the target federal funds rate is also published at the official website of the Federal Reserve:
https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/openmarket.htm
Resolver
0x2F5e3684c...Trader consensus on Polymarket reflects a 96% implied probability for the Federal Open Market Committee to pause interest rates across its March, April, and June 2026 meetings, anchored by the Fed's April 29 decision to hold the federal funds rate steady at 3.50–3.75% amid reaccelerating inflation—March CPI rose 3.3% year-over-year, up sharply from February's 2.4%, driven by surging energy prices—and resilient labor markets with 178,000 nonfarm payrolls added in March. This marks the third consecutive 2026 pause, aligning with the March dot plot's projection for gradual easing only into 2027. Dissent within the FOMC (8-4 vote) signals internal debate, but sticky inflation and economic strength underpin the positioning. Realistic challenges include softer-than-expected April jobs data today or cooling May CPI, potentially tilting June toward a 25-basis-point cut.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated



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