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Kalshi traders see greater than 50% odds the Fed will hike rates this year
The Federal Reserve suggested higher rates could be in the cards, and traders on Kalshi see growing odds of a hike in 2026.
TL;DR
- Federal Reserve officials' "dot plot" now suggests a potential rate hike, diverging from earlier projections of a 2026 cut.
- Kalshi traders have significantly increased their odds of a Fed rate hike this year, reaching 57% on Wednesday night.
- Traders also anticipate a 72% likelihood of a hike before July 2027 and an 85% probability before 2028.
- The Federal Open Market Committee decided to keep interest rates unchanged but signaled a more hawkish stance.
- Nine out of 18 officials expect the federal funds rate to end 2026 above the current range, with a median projection of 3.8%.
- Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh abstained from submitting a forecast on the "dot plot," deeming it unhelpful for policy conduct.
- The central bank's post-meeting statement was revised, removing language that hinted at future rate cuts.