
How many Fed rate hikes in 2026?
Live Polymarket oddsUpdated 04:46 UTCCloses 1 Jan 2027 (in 2 mo)
Most likely: 2 (50 bps)
All outcomes (5)
| Outcome | Chance | 24h |
|---|---|---|
2 (50 bps) | 71% | ▲ 1.5 pts |
1 (25 bps) | 22% | ▼ 2.0 pts |
3 (75 bps) | 7% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
4 (100 bps) | <1% | — |
5+ (125+ bps) | <1% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
How this market resolves
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.
Questions about this market
What are the odds for “How many Fed rate hikes in 2026”?
On Polymarket, traders currently price 2 (50 bps) as the most likely outcome at 71% (as of 24 Oct 2026). The price of a share in cents is the market's implied probability.
What does the percentage mean?
A price of 62¢ means the market implies a 62% chance. A correct share pays $1 when the market resolves, an incorrect one pays nothing, so the price moves as traders update their expectations.
When does this market resolve?
The scheduled close is 1 Jan 2027. Markets can resolve earlier or later according to their rules, shown on this page.
Where can I trade it?
On Polymarket, where availability depends on your country. PredictDesk does not take bets: it shows live odds from Polymarket and Kalshi side by side.
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