توقع: Fed rate hike in 2026?

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Market context

The Federal Reserve is now more likely to raise interest rates by mid-2026 than to cut them, driven by resilient labour data and inflation pressures linked to the Iran conflict. Recent job reports showing nonfarm payrolls up by 172,000—far exceeding forecasts—have pushed prediction markets to price a 65% chance of a hike before July 2027, with the CME FedWatch tool now indicating a 52% probability of an increase by year-end 2026[2][12].

Historically, probabilities crossing the 50% threshold for a rate hike have been rare in this cycle, marking a decisive shift from earlier dovish consensus. In March 2026, traders first favoured a 2026 hike with likelihoods exceeding 50%, driven by Iran-war fuelled inflation fears, while betting markets previously assigned only 26% to a 2026 hike on Polymarket[3]. The median Fed dot plot now projects a 3.8% rate by end-2026, implying at least one increase, contrasting with economists’ June poll where over three-quarters forecast steady rates[4][6].

Traders should monitor the September, October and December 2026 meetings, where hike probabilities are highest at 38.9%, 38.8% and 31.3% respectively, alongside core inflation trends and labour market stability[3]. Key catalysts include the next CPI release and any escalation in the Iran war affecting energy prices, which BofA cites as critical for confirming core inflation before considering hikes[5][11]. Chair Kevin Warsh’s hawkish pivot and the removal of cutting bias from the June statement further signal potential increases, with markets now expecting a hike possibly as soon as October[6][9].

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Methodology

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Resolution & payout

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FAQ

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Can I import form data and lineups?

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