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Traders are predicting that the Fed will hold rates steady this month. Polymarket odds of no change at the October meeting: 87%. This is despite two hotter than expected inflation numbers this week.
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01 THE MACHINE READ
WHY IT MATTERS.
Hot inflation with a hold priced in means rate-cut hopes fade, pressuring duration.
Inflation resilience delays any Fed easing
CATALYST TO WATCH
October Fed statement and dot guidance
MAIN RISK
Hotter prints could revive hike talk
FULL DISPATCH
Traders are predicting that the Fed will hold rates steady this month. Polymarket odds of no change at the October meeting: 87%. This is despite two hotter than expected inflation numbers this week. https://t.co/RyjxvsC25p
02 THE STORY SO FAR
THE RECORD, IN ORDER.
UPDATED 4 TIMES · FIRST · LAST2026-10-16 23:52 UTCNewsTraders are predicting that the Fed will hold rates steady this month. Polymarket odds of no change at the October meeting: 87%. This is despite two hotter than expected inflation numbers this week.CURRENT RECORD
2026-10-17 01:51 UTCNewsThe Fed were expected to cut three times, per Barclays. See how the odds change on Polymarket. See more:
2026-10-17 10:54 UTCNewsPrediction Markets Raise Odds of No Fed Rate Hike in October
2026-10-17 11:00 UTCNewsFed interest-rate decision this month is a closer call than markets think
03 WHO'S INVOLVED
ENTITIES ON FILE.
CONTEXTFederal Reserve
CONTEXTInflation
AFFECTEDInterest Rates
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The Fed were expected to cut three times, per Barclays. See how the odds change on Polymarket. See more:2026-10-17 01:51 UTC
The Fed were expected to cut three times, per Barclays. See how the odds change on Polymarket. See more:2026-10-17 01:51 UTC
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→CORRELATIONshares Inflation
BOJ may need to tighten faster if inflation beats forecast, IMF says2026-10-17 04:47 UTC
BOJ may need to tighten faster if inflation beats forecast, IMF says2026-10-17 04:47 UTC
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