Fed cuts policy rate by 25 basis points to 3.25–3.50% at the 17 September 2026 FOMC meeting (confirmed by Federal Reserve press release)
Miss
✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 27. July 2026
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Predicted for 17. September 2026
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Based on: Speculative
Polymarket shows 51% probability for any rate change at the September FOMC meeting. Current rate: 3.50–3.75% (effective 3.62%, as of July 9, 2026). Strong argument for a cut: US June jobs report extremely weak (+57,000 NFP vs. +115,000 consensus, labor force participation –0.3pp to 61.5%, household employment –507,000). Core PCE June 2026 expected below 3.40% per open prediction. Counterargument: Fed paused on July 29; a second pause remains possible. Own estimate, supported by weak labor market data: ~42% cut / ~9% hike / ~49% hold — consistent with Polymarket's 51% change probability (42% + 9% ≈ 51%). Polymarket sees 51% for any change.
Data basis for this prediction
- Polymarket: Fed Decision September 2026: 51 % für irgendeine Änderung (polymarket.com, Juli 2026)
- FRED/CNBC: Fed Funds Rate effektiv 3,62 % (Stand 9. Juli 2026)
- BLS: US June 2026 Jobs Report +57.000 NFP, Partizipation 61,5 % (bls.gov, 2. Juli 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] Fed hat den Zins NICHT gesenkt, sondern um 25 Bp auf 3,75–4,00 % ERHÖHT. Eine Senkung auf 3,25–3,50 % war daher unmöglich.
📈 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.