European Central Bank (ECB) keeps the deposit facility rate unchanged at 2.25% on 11 September 2026 (confirmed by ECB Governing Council decision and press release)
Miss
✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 23. July 2026
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Predicted for 11. September 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
The ECB surprised markets on 11 June 2026 with a 25bp rate hike to 2.25% — the first hike in this cycle (Source: ECB press release ecb.mp260611). The next regular Governing Council meeting is on 11 September 2026. After rate hikes, the ECB typically takes an assessment pause; eurozone HICP inflation per an existing forecast (as of 31 July) stands at ≥2.3% — no easing pressure. No direct Polymarket/Kalshi target for this date; OIS forwards imply a hold as base case at ~60% probability.
Data basis for this prediction
- EZB Einlagensatz-Erhöhung 11. Juni 2026: auf 2,25 % (ECB Pressemitteilung ecb.mp260611, 11.06.2026)
- EZB Ratssitzungskalender 2026: nächste Sitzung 11. September 2026 (ecb.europa.eu)
- Eurozone HVPI Juli 2026 ≥2,3 % YoY (offene Cassandra-Vorhersage, Stichtag 31.07.2026)
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Die EZB erhöhte den Einlagensatz am 10. September 2026 um 25 Basispunkte auf 2,50% (ab 16. September gültig) – er wurde NICHT bei 2,25% gehalten. Begründung: anhaltende Inflation durch Nahost-Konflikt (Projektion 3,0% für 2026). Quelle: ECB.europa.eu Monetary Policy Decision September 10, 2026.
📈 Economy
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The S&P 500 dropped 4.36% on 5 November 2026 to 7,353.73 — its steepest one-day fall since April 2025 — triggered by an AI-chip selloff that wiped out the post-midterm rally (4 November: +1.72% to 7,698.80). Closing above 7,500 by 13 November requires a +2.0% recovery over 6 trading sessions. Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan maintain year-end targets of 7,400–8,100; S&P 500 EPS growth consensus for 2026 stands at +14% YoY. Downside risks: elevated Treasury yields, persistent AI capex uncertainty. No specific Polymarket/Kalshi market found for this level.
📈 Economy
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The BLS releases October 2026 CPI on November 10, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET. Nowflation forecasts 3.82 percent YoY; the Cleveland Fed nowcasting model forecasts 3.74 percent — both clearly above the 3.7 percent threshold. The September 2026 prior reading was exactly 3.7 percent. Rising energy prices (Strait of Hormuz effectively closed since mid-October) and stable core inflation support a further uptick. An existing open platform prediction covers CPI >3.5%; this forecast raises the bar by 20 basis points. A miss would primarily require unexpected weakness in the energy component or food prices.
📈 Economy
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Gold (XAU/USD) rose to $4,134.83 on 5 November 2026 — driven by the Democratic midterm sweep (higher fiscal spending expected) and persistent inflation pressure. Kalshi's Dec 31 settlement market shows ~32% probability for a close above $4,400 and ~43% for above $4,300. Reaching the $4,400 year-end target would require a further ~6.4% gain. Supporting factors: fiscal expansion, geopolitical risks, structurally high central bank demand; UBS forecasts $4,800, JPMorgan $6,000 at year-end. Headwind: hawkish Fed stance (Polymarket: 72.5% for a December rate hike to 4.00–4.25%). Prediction anchors on Kalshi's ~32% for >$4,400.