Trader consensus on Polymarket reflects a 99.5% implied probability for the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) to pause the federal funds rate at 3.5%-3.75% across its January, March, and upcoming April 28-29 meetings, following confirmed holds in January and the March 17-18 session (11-1 vote). This strong positioning stems from the March dot plot's median projection of just one 25-basis-point cut later in 2026, resilient labor markets, and a data-dependent stance despite March CPI inflation accelerating to 3.3% year-over-year on an energy surge—core measures remain closer to target. April 8 minutes noted some openness to hikes amid oil shocks, but traders price in continuity. Realistic challenges include hotter-than-expected April CPI or nonfarm payrolls before the meeting, potentially prompting a hawkish pivot, though resolution nears rapidly.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedFed decisions (Jan-Apr)
Fed decisions (Jan-Apr)
Pause–Pause–Pause 99.5%
Other <1%
Pause–Pause–Cut <1%
$661,984 Vol.
$661,984 Vol.
Pause–Pause–Pause
100%
Other
<1%
Pause–Pause–Cut
<1%
Pause–Pause–Pause 99.5%
Other <1%
Pause–Pause–Cut <1%
$661,984 Vol.
$661,984 Vol.
Pause–Pause–Pause
100%
Other
<1%
Pause–Pause–Cut
<1%
This market will resolve according to the decisions made by the next three Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings: January 27–28, 2026; March 17-18, 2026; and April 28-29.
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: Dec 16, 2025, 2:34 PM ET
Resolver
0x2F5e3684c...This market will resolve according to the decisions made by the next three Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings: January 27–28, 2026; March 17-18, 2026; and April 28-29.
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 99.5% implied probability for the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) to pause the federal funds rate at 3.5%-3.75% across its January, March, and upcoming April 28-29 meetings, following confirmed holds in January and the March 17-18 session (11-1 vote). This strong positioning stems from the March dot plot's median projection of just one 25-basis-point cut later in 2026, resilient labor markets, and a data-dependent stance despite March CPI inflation accelerating to 3.3% year-over-year on an energy surge—core measures remain closer to target. April 8 minutes noted some openness to hikes amid oil shocks, but traders price in continuity. Realistic challenges include hotter-than-expected April CPI or nonfarm payrolls before the meeting, potentially prompting a hawkish pivot, though resolution nears rapidly.
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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