Fed cuts interest rates by 25bps in August 2026

The Federal Reserve signals a dovish pivot in response to slowing inflation and rising unemployment, triggering a 25 basis point rate cut. This follows recent dovish comments from Fed officials and softer-than-expected jobs data.

macro · Prediction Market

Implied probability (Yes)

72%

Closes

2026-08-27

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