Will the Fed cut rates 0 times?
Prediction markets currently give a 33% probability that Will the Fed cut rates 0 times?. This contract trades at 33¢ on Kalshi, closing January 1, 2027. The market is pricing a 38% probability of zero Fed rate cuts through 2026, with an exceptionally high implied yield of 230% reflecting the binary nature and long timeframe to January 2027.
Analysis
The market is pricing a 38% probability of zero Fed rate cuts through 2026, with an exceptionally high implied yield of 230% reflecting the binary nature and long timeframe to January 2027. The 1¢ spread and $295k open interest suggest reasonable liquidity, though the 24-hour volume of just $531 is thin relative to OI, and the realized volatility of 257% indicates significant uncertainty around Fed policy expectations. The modest 2-point price movement over 7 days combined with neutral regime conditions suggests the market is relatively stable, though the elevated vol ratio of 1.64 warrants monitoring for potential volatility expansion as economic data accumulates over the next 259 days.
Resolution rules
If the Fed cuts 0 times starting Jan 1, 2026 and before 2027, then the market resolves to Yes.
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