Federal Reserve FOMC raises the Fed Funds Rate by 25 basis points to 3.75–4.00% on 16 September 2026 (confirmed by Fed press release or Bloomberg by 16 September 2026)
Hit
✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 7. September 2026
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Predicted for 16. September 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
Kalshi (7 Sep 2026) prices a 56% probability of a 25bp hike to 3.75–4.00%. CPI inflation stands at 3.4% YoY — above the 2% target. Elevated energy costs from Middle East tensions (Brent: $97.39 on 7 Sep) support the hawkish argument. The July 29 FOMC vote (9:3 to hold) already showed a dissenting minority. Fed Chair Warsh has publicly signalled hawkish readiness. Calibration anchored directly to Kalshi market probability.
Data basis for this prediction
- Kalshi-Marktwahrscheinlichkeit 56 % für FOMC-Zinsschritt Sep. 2026 (kalshi.com, Stand 7. Sep. 2026)
- Fed Funds Rate aktuell 3,50–3,75 %, FOMC-Abstimmung 29. Jul. 2026: 9:3 für Pause (Advisor Perspectives)
- CPI YoY Aug. 2026: 3,4 % (BLS); Brent Rohöl 7. Sep. 2026: 97,39 USD (Trading Economics)
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] Fed hob Leitzins am 16. September 2026 um 25 Bps auf 3,75–4,00 % an. Quelle: CNBC, 16.09.2026.
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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.
📈 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.