Fed will cut benchmark rate by 50bps by December 2026

Market overview

Recent market signals point to growing pressure on the Federal Reserve to ease monetary policy amid cooling inflation and softer economic data. With core PCE trending downward and unemployment ticking up, a 50-basis-point cut is likely to prevent a recession.

macro prediction market

Implied probability (Yes)

70%

Closes

2026-12-17

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