Will the Fed cut rates in July 2026?

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19%
20 markets·Kalshi + Polymarket

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19%

6 contracts

Analysis

Prediction markets currently assign an extremely low probability to a federal funds rate above 3.50% by the June 2026 meeting, implying a strong expectation that the Fed will either maintain or lower rates heading into July. With the current federal funds rate at 3.64%, the high pricing of contracts tied to the 3.25% threshold suggests the market is positioning for a shift in policy before mid-year.

  • Current Fed Funds Rate of 3.64%
  • Market pricing for sub-3.50% rate by June
  • High confidence in rates staying above 3.25% through April
  • CPI inflation currently at 3.29%
  • Expectation of rate path softening

Contracts

How many Fed rate cuts in 2026?: 0 (0 bps)

P$26K
33¢

Will the Federal Reserve Cut rates by 25bps at their June 2026 meeting?: Cut 25bps

K$16K
7¢

Will the Fed cut rates 0 times?: Exactly 0 cuts

K$11K
33¢

How many Fed rate cuts in 2026?: 1 (25 bps)

P$11K
30¢

How many Fed rate cuts in 2026?: 2 (50 bps)

P$7K
18¢

How many Fed rate cuts in 2026?: 3 (75 bps)

P$2K
8¢

How many Fed rate cuts in 2026?: 4 (100 bps)

P$801
4¢

Fed rate cut by...?: July Meeting

P$253
23¢

Will the Federal Reserve Hike rates by 0bps at their July 2026 meeting?: Fed maintains rate

K$168
80¢

Will the Federal Reserve Cut rates by 25bps at their July 2026 meeting?: Cut 25bps

K$159
15¢

Will the Fed cut rates more than 25 bps in 2026?

K$77
18¢

Will the Federal Reserve Hike rates by 25bps at their July 2026 meeting?: Hike 25bps

K$52
3¢

Will the Federal Reserve Cut rates by 25bps at their December 2026 meeting?: Cut 25bps

K$48
21¢

Will the Federal Reserve Cut rates by 25bps at their October 2026 meeting?: Cut 25bps

K$42
15¢

Will the Federal Reserve Cut rates by 25bps at their September 2026 meeting?: Cut 25bps

K$0
25¢

Will the Federal Reserve Cut rates by >25bps at their October 2026 meeting?: Cut >25bps

K$0
10¢

Will the Federal Reserve Cut rates by 25bps at their July 2027 meeting?: Cut 25bps

K$0
17¢

Will Bank of Canada Cut rates by 25bps at their July 2026 meeting?: Cut 25bps

K$0
13¢

Will the Federal Reserve Cut rates by >25bps at their July 2027 meeting?: Cut >25bps

K$0
10¢

Will the Federal Reserve Cut rates by >25bps at their July 2026 meeting?: Cut >25bps

K$0
3¢

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