US Federal Reserve leaves the policy rate unchanged at the 3.50–3.75% target range on July 29, 2026
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Published on 15. July 2026
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Predicted for 29. July 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
The effective Federal Funds Rate has been in the 3.50–3.75% target range for several months (confirmed by prediction history: 'Fed holds at 4.25–4.50%' was a miss because rate was already at 3.50–3.75%, CNBC/FRED, July 9, 2026). US CPI for June 2026 was reported at 3.8% YoY on July 14 – well above the Fed's 2.0% target. This means the condition for a cut (inflation on target path) is not met. An upward rate move is also unlikely: the labor market is moderate, and Iran-driven oil price inflation (+10% weekly Brent) is supply-side and would make tightening counterproductive. Polymarket trades 'Fed Decision in July?' as one of its most active economy markets – implied probability of an unchanged rate is very high.
Data basis for this prediction
- Fed Funds Rate 3,50–3,75 % bestätigt (CNBC/FRED, Stand 9. Juli 2026 – Vorhersage-Historie)
- US CPI Juni 2026: 3,8 % YoY – über Fed-Ziel von 2,0 % (BLS, 14. Juli 2026, investing.com)
- Polymarket: 'Fed Decision in July?' – meistgehandelter Economy-Markt (Stand 15. Juli 2026)
- FOMC Meeting 28.–29. Juli 2026 (Federal Reserve Meeting Kalender)
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
Die Federal Reserve hat am 29. Juli 2026 den Leitzins mit 9:3-Stimmen unverändert im Zielband 3,50–3,75 % belassen. Die drei Gegenstimmen (Hammack/Cleveland, Kashkari/Minneapolis, Logan/Dallas) plädierten für eine Anhebung, da die Inflation weiter über dem 2-%-Ziel liegt. Die Vorhersage traf exakt ein – sowohl das Zielband als auch die Entscheidung zum Stillhalten sind korrekt. Quellen: Federal Reserve FOMC Statement vom 29.07.2026 (federalreserve.gov), CNBC 'Fed rate decision July 2026: Divided Fed holds interest rates steady'.
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