The September 16 FOMC decision to raise the federal funds target range by 25 basis points to 3.75-4.00%, coupled with updated economic projections showing a 16-2 majority of officials expecting at least one additional hike by year-end, has anchored trader expectations for the October 27-28 meeting. Persistent inflation— with recent PCE readings near 3.6-3.7%—and Chair Warsh’s emphasis on achieving a timelier return to the 2% goal have reinforced the case for further tightening amid solid economic growth and stable unemployment around 4.1%. These factors have lifted the market-implied probability of a 25-basis-point October increase to 55.5%, while the narrow gap with the no-change outcome reflects data dependence and the proximity of the midterms. Upcoming inflation releases and any interim Fed communications remain key swing factors.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedMarket pricing shifts sharply toward 25 bps increase ahead of October FOMC meeting
25 bps increase surges to 56%18%
Following the September FOMC meeting and updated projections, market prices for a 25 basis point increase in October surged from 38% to 56%, while the no change option dropped from 63% to 44%, reflecting growing consensus on a moderate rate hike at the October meeting.



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