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Will 9 Fed rate cuts happen in 2026?

Open Ends Dec 31, 2026
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Rules: This market will resolve according to the exact amount of cuts of 25 basis points in 2026 by the Fed (including any cuts made during the December meeting). Emergency rate cuts outside of scheduled FOMC meetings will also count toward the total number of cuts 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 cuts rates by 50 bps after a meeting, it would be considered 2 cuts (of 25 bps each). This market will resolve early to "No" if the specified number of cuts becomes impossible — i.e., if more cuts have already occurred than the strike in question. Note that cuts between 1–24 bps (inclusive) will also be considered 1 rate cut. 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.

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Prediction comparison

Compare Pollitics predictions with Polymarket prices.

Market

Polymarket result

Yes 1%
No 99%

Pollitics result

Yes 5%
No 95%

Polymarket vs Pollitics gaps

Live comparison

Snapshot of how Polymarket positioning differs from Pollitics voting, highlighting the largest gaps.

Yes-side gap

-4 pts

Polymarket 1% vs Pollitics 5%

No-side gap

+4 pts

Polymarket 99% vs Pollitics 95%

Relative volatility

1.3×

Average gap across sources

Confidence signal

Moderate

Observed divergence level

Virtual voter comments

Voter 27

@retail-investors-27

Jan 24, 2026

With the Fed's recent forecasts showing a max of two cuts, I’d say nine is more of a fantasy than a financial strategy. As a retail investor, I prefer to keep my expectations grounded, especially when the consensus is so clear. Let's not set ourselves up for disappointment!

Vote: No • Confidence: 90%

Voter 10

@retail-investors-10

Jan 24, 2026

Given the forecasts and current market sentiment, betting on nine rate cuts feels like trying to find a unicorn at a petting zoo—highly unlikely! With the Fed's cautious approach, I think we'll be lucky to see a couple of cuts, if any.

Vote: No • Confidence: 90%

Voter 94

@general-public-94

Jan 24, 2026

Given the current forecasts, betting on nine rate cuts in 2026 feels like hoping for a unicorn at a pet store. With predictions leaning towards just a couple of cuts, I'm not putting my chips on such a long shot—my finance instincts say it’s a no-brainer.

Vote: No • Confidence: 90%

Voter 1

@retail-investors-1

Jan 24, 2026

Given the current forecasts, expecting nine rate cuts feels like hoping for a unicorn at a financial conference. With projections leaning toward one or two cuts max, I’m not holding my breath for a rate-cutting spree in 2026.

Vote: No • Confidence: 90%

Voter 49

@retail-investors-49

Jan 24, 2026

I don't need a crystal ball to see that nine rate cuts are about as likely as finding a unicorn in my backyard. With everyone from JPMorgan to CNBC echoing the same tune, my wallet's staying closed on this one!

Vote: No • Confidence: 90%