ECB raises deposit rate by 25 basis points to 2.50% on September 10, 2026 (confirmed by ECB press release or Bloomberg)
Hit
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Published on 27. August 2026
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Predicted for 10. September 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
The ECB holds its next rate-setting meeting on September 10, 2026 (decision 14:15 CET). The deposit rate stands at 2.25% following the July 23, 2026 meeting. CNBC reported on July 23, 2026 that a September hike is 'almost fully priced in'. President Lagarde warned inflation will remain 'well above target' through H1 2027, fueled by elevated energy prices from the Hormuz crisis. MUFG Research (16.07.2026) cites +25 bps in September as its base case. Market consensus implies 70–75% probability for a move to 2.50%.
Data basis for this prediction
- CNBC (23.07.2026): 'Traders see September rate hike as ECB mulls energy price spike'
- ECB Pressemitteilung 23.07.2026: Einlagensatz auf 2,25 %; nächste Sitzung 10.09.2026 (ecb.europa.eu)
- MUFG Research (16.07.2026): Basisszenario +25 bps September-EZB
- centralbank.watch: ECB Meeting Calendar 2026 – September 10
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: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] EZB hob den Einlagensatz am 10. September 2026 um 25 Basispunkte auf 2,50 % an, bestätigt durch EZB-Pressemitteilung (ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/date/2026) und Bloomberg/CNBC.
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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.
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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.
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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.