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How many Fed rate hikes in 2026?

How many Fed rate hikes in 2026?
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As of Oct 26, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC, the highest-priced outcome on Polymarket is 2 (50 bps) at 72%.

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  1. 2 (50 bps)72%
  2. 1 (25 bps)23.5%
  3. 3 (75 bps)5.1%
  4. 4 (100 bps)0.1%
  5. 5+ (125+ bps)<0.1%

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PM $1.22M

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Source snapshot: Oct 26, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC

About This Event

This market will resolve according to the exact amount of hikes of 25 basis points in 2026 by the Fed (including any hikes made during the December meeting). Emergency rate hikes outside of scheduled FOMC meetings will also count toward the total number of hikes in 2026. This market will remain open until December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, to account for any such emergency actions. For example, if the Fed hikes rates by 50 bps after a meeting, it would be considered 2 hikes (of 25 bps each). This market will resolve early to "No" if the specified number of hikes becomes impossible — i.e., if more hikes have already occurred than the strike in question. Note that hikes between 1–24 bps (inclusive) will also be considered 1 rate hike. The resolution source for this market will be FOMC statements after meetings scheduled in 2026 according to the official calendar: 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 at https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/openmarket.htm.

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KalshiEconomics
Number of rate hikes in 2026?

Number of rate hikes in 2026?

K 313.2K contracts
Will there be exactly 2 Fed rate hikes in 2026?Yes 73%
Will there be exactly 1 Fed rate hike in 2026?Yes 24.5%
Will there be exactly 3 Fed rate hikes in 2026?Yes 6.5%
+1 moreNext deadline Jan 3, 2027 UTC
PolymarketKalshiEconomics
Number of rate cuts in 2026?

Number of rate cuts in 2026?

PM $54.85M · K 11.09M contracts

Will no Fed rate cuts happen in 2026?

Kalshi: Will the Fed cut rates 0 times?

Same question, fine print differs

PM Yes 96%Rules differK Yes 94.5%

Will 1 Fed rate cut happen in 2026?

Kalshi: Will the Fed cut rates 1 time?

Same question, fine print differs

PM Yes 1.4%Rules differK Yes 3%

Will 2 Fed rate cuts happen in 2026?

Kalshi: Will the Fed cut rates 2 times?

Same question, fine print differs

PM Yes 0.4%Rules differK Yes 0.6%

Related or unreviewed contracts may settle differently. Their gap is not an equivalent-contract comparison.

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13 saved comparisonsNext deadline Jan 1, 2027 UTC
KalshiSports
Fed funds rate after Oct 2026 meeting?

Fed funds rate after Oct 2026 meeting?

K 461.8K contracts
Will the upper bound of the federal funds rate be above 3.75% following the Fed's Oct 28, 2026 meeting?Yes 99.5%
Will the upper bound of the federal funds rate be above 3.50% following the Fed's Oct 28, 2026 meeting?Yes 99.5%
Will the upper bound of the federal funds rate be above 3.25% following the Fed's Oct 28, 2026 meeting?Yes 99.5%
+8 moreNext deadline Nov 4, 2026 UTC
KalshiSports
Fed funds rate after Dec 2026 meeting?

Fed funds rate after Dec 2026 meeting?

K 456.3K contracts
Will the upper bound of the federal funds rate be above 2.75% following the Fed's Dec 9, 2026 meeting?Yes 99.5%
Will the upper bound of the federal funds rate be above 3.50% following the Fed's Dec 9, 2026 meeting?Yes 98.5%
Will the upper bound of the federal funds rate be above 3.25% following the Fed's Dec 9, 2026 meeting?Yes 98.5%
+8 moreNext deadline Dec 16, 2026 UTC
PolymarketKalshiEconomics
What will the Fed rate be at the end of 2026?

What will the Fed rate be at the end of 2026?

PM $7.11M · K 26.1K contracts

Will the upper bound of the target federal funds rate be 3.5% at the end of 2026?

Kalshi: Will the first published Effective Federal Funds Rate (EFFR) value for December 31, 2026 be above 3.50%?

Related contracts

PM Yes 1.3%Rules differK Yes 99.5%

Will the upper bound of the target federal funds rate be 4.0% at the end of 2026?

Kalshi: Will the first published Effective Federal Funds Rate (EFFR) value for December 31, 2026 be above 4.00%?

Related contracts

PM Yes 18.7%Rules differK Yes 80.5%

Will the upper bound of the target federal funds rate be 4.25% at the end of 2026?

Kalshi: Will the first published Effective Federal Funds Rate (EFFR) value for December 31, 2026 be above 4.25%?

Related contracts

PM Yes 71%Rules differK Yes 64.5%

Related or unreviewed contracts may settle differently. Their gap is not an equivalent-contract comparison.

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5 saved comparisonsNext deadline Jan 1, 2027 UTC
KalshiEconomics
October 2026 Fed Combo · Rate and Dissents

October 2026 Fed Combo · Rate and Dissents

K 30.7K contracts
Will the Federal Funds Rate Decision be No change AND Dissents be >0 for Oct 2026?Yes 83%
Will the Federal Funds Rate Decision be No change AND Dissents be 0 for Oct 2026?Yes 16.5%
Will the Federal Funds Rate Decision be 25bp hike AND Dissents be >0 for Oct 2026?Yes 2.5%
+3 moreNext deadline Nov 4, 2026 UTC

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