MEDIUM·BUY YES·macroApr 8, 2026
Fed Zero Cuts in 2026 Is Most Likely — Rates Higher For Longer Mispriced
Oil shock from Iran war is the Fed's nightmare: supply-side inflation surge that prevents easing even as growth slows. Markets now price 37% odds of zero rate cuts in 2026, making it the single most likely outcome, yet the macro media narrative still anchors on 1-2 cuts. The April meeting is locked at 98% no-change. Buy the 'zero cuts' or 'hawkish hold' outcome across available rate markets.
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Catalyst
April 30 FOMC meeting with Powell press conference confirming inflation concerns from oil price surge
Risk
Iran conflict resolves quickly, oil drops back below $90, and disinflation resumes — forcing Fed to cut in H2 2026
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