Will the Fed cut rates 0 times at emergency meetings?
Prediction markets currently give a 85% probability that Will the Fed cut rates 0 times at emergency meetings?. This contract trades at 85¢ on Kalshi, closing January 1, 2027. The market is pricing in an 86% probability that the Fed will hold rates steady at emergency meetings throughout 2026, with the price climbing 10 cents over the past week, suggesting growing confidence in this outcome.
Analysis
The market is pricing in an 86% probability that the Fed will hold rates steady at emergency meetings throughout 2026, with the price climbing 10 cents over the past week, suggesting growing confidence in this outcome. However, the extreme asymmetry in implied yields—865% on the "No" side versus 23% on the "Yes" side—combined with a 228% realized volatility and 4.62 vol ratio indicates significant tail-risk pricing for an emergency rate cut scenario, likely reflecting tail hedging demand. The modest $121 daily volume and $77k open interest suggest thin liquidity despite the tight 2¢ spread, so large position entries could move the price meaningfully before the 259-day expiry.
Resolution rules
If the Fed cuts the target federal funds rate exactly 0 times at emergency meetings in 2026, the market resolves to Yes.
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sf trade KXEMERCUTS-26-T0 yes 100