FOMC October Meeting (October 28/29, 2026): Federal Reserve holds the federal funds target range unchanged at 3.75–4.00% after the September hike
Pending
✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 11. September 2026
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Predicted for 29. October 2026
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Based on: Ongoing Event
Polymarket gives 64% to a September hike (+25 bps, to 3.75–4.00%; open prediction). Historically the Fed pauses at least once after a hike to process incoming data (back-to-back hikes occurred in 2022–23 but are the exception). CME FedWatch implies ~48% October pause vs. ~52% hike as of Sept 11, 2026. The open year-end prediction (rate ≥4.00–4.25%) is compatible with a November or December hike, making an October pause structurally plausible. August CPI above 3.0% (open prediction) argues for caution; core CPI is trending lower. Close call: October pause slightly more likely than a consecutive second move.
Data basis for this prediction
- Polymarket FOMC September 2026: 64 % für +25 bps (polymarket.com, Stand 11. Sept 2026)
- CME FedWatch Tool: Oktober-FOMC Wahrscheinlichkeiten, Stand 11. Sept 2026 (cmegroup.com/fedwatch)
- FedRateCalc.com FOMC-Termine 2026: Oktober-Sitzung 27./28. Okt 2026 (fedratecalc.com)
- US CPI August 2026 (BLS, 11. Sept 2026): Headline >3,0 % – offene Prognose Cassandra.news
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: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
📈 Economy
✦ AI
The S&P 500 closed at 7,591 points on September 10, 2026 (–0.59% from previous day). For a year-end close above 7,800 points, a gain of approximately +2.8% over 3.5 months would be needed. Opposing factors: Kalshi (59%) and Polymarket (53%) see a 25bps Fed rate hike on September 16, 2026 as likely – hawkish monetary policy dampens equity markets short-term. Supporting factors: historically positive Q4 seasonal pattern ('Santa Claus Rally'), potential earnings surprises, declining inflation trajectory. No direct Polymarket market for S&P 500 year-end 2026 above 7,800 found; estimate based on macro factors and seasonal data.
📈 Economy
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The BLS releases the August 2026 CPI report on September 11, 2026, at 8:30 AM ET. Economist consensus expects headline inflation at +3.4% YoY (identical to July 2026) and +0.4% MoM. An existing Cassandra prediction separately covers the core rate (Core CPI >3.0%, expected: 2.4%). Headline CPI includes energy and food: Brent crude traded at ~$101–106/barrel on September 10, 2026 (+52% YoY), keeping the headline figure well above the 3.0% threshold. Falling below would require a dramatic unexpected drop across all price components. No prediction market with a specific threshold; very high statistical evidence.
📈 Economy
✦ AI
The S&P 500 closed at 7,591 on 10 September 2026 (-0.59%), weighed by high oil prices (Brent $105.71) and US-Iran tensions. The probability of a 25bp FOMC rate hike on 16 September stands at 62% (CME FedWatch), Kalshi 57%, Polymarket 56% – largely priced in. Historically, markets react more moderately to anticipated rate moves than to surprises. The 7,500 threshold equals a 1.2% drop over seven trading days – unlikely from an anticipated hike alone. Main risk: hawkish FOMC statement or acute Gulf escalation.