Fed rate hike in 2026?

Persistent inflation, recently hitting 4.2% CPI in May amid Middle East-related energy pressures, combined with solid May jobs gains, has shifted trader focus toward potential 2026 tightening at the current 3.50%-3.75% federal funds target. The June FOMC meeting under new Chair Kevin Warsh left rates unchanged but featured a dot plot where a majority of participants now project at least one hike b…

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the upper bound of the target federal funds rate is increased at any point between January 1, 2026 and the Fed's December 2026 meeting, currently scheduled for December 8-9, 2026. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. This market may not resolve to "No" until the Fed has released its rate change decision following its December meeting. The primary resolution source for this market will be the official website of the Federal Reserve (https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/openmarket.htm), however a consensus of credible reporting may also be …