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Fed faces scrutiny ahead of December meeting as cut prospects wane
Fed rate cut by...?
Polymarket prices this December Meeting at 18%. The market is more confident than the current reporting.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and his FOMC panel will convene on Dec. 16, 2025 to decide if the upper bound of the federal funds rate will be cut, a move that could reshape borrowing costs as inflation remains above target. Recent remarks from Dallas Fed President Neil Kashkari, who warned of a likely hike, and strong jobs data have fueled expectations of tighter policy. Nonetheless, traders still assign a 18% chance to a December cut, even as most analysts argue a hike is more probable.
Background
The Fed’s monetary policy decisions are guided by the dual mandate of price stability and maximum employment. Powell, in his final year as chair, has signaled a cautious stance after a series of rate hikes aimed at taming inflation that has lingered above the 2% goal. Dallas Fed chief Neil Kashkari, a frequent dissenting voice, recently indicated that a further increase is likely given the economy’s resilience. Futures markets have reflected rising odds of a December hike following a robust jobs report, and the upcoming December meeting will be the first test of whether the Fed will pivot toward easing.
The precedent
- The Fed last cut rates in March 2022, the first cut since 2008
- Since 2008, the Fed has implemented rate cuts in seven of the twelve years
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What the coverage agrees on
- The Fed’s next policy meeting is scheduled for Dec. 16, 2025.
- Inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target.
How outlets frame it
- Axios: Highlights that a December rate cut now looks questionable, emphasizing growing skepticism among analysts.
- Idaho Business Review: Points to rate‑futures data showing increased odds of a December hike after a strong jobs report, underscoring market‑driven expectations of tighter policy.
What to watch
Watch the Fed’s December 16 meeting for any announcement of a rate cut, and the subsequent Jan. 27‑28 meeting, where a final decision on easing could be confirmed. Statements from Fed governors in the weeks leading up to each meeting will provide clues on the policy trajectory.
The numbers behind this
Polymarket prices this December Meeting at 18%.
24h -0.5 pts 7d +1.5 pts
$2.6M traded · $111K in the last day · $301K resting liquidity · $289K open interest
Resolves on: This market will resolve to “Yes” if the upper bound of the target federal funds rate is decreased at any point between December 16, 2025 and the completion of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting for January 2026, currently scheduled for January 27-28. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. If no January meeting takes place by February 7, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, and no qualifying rate cut has been announced, this market will resolve to "No". Emergency rate cuts will qualify. The primary resolution source for this market will be the official website of the Federal Reserve (https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/openmarket.htm), however a consensus of credible…
Pricing Polymarket 18%
Sources
- With Fed set to meet next week, December's rate cut now looks questionable axios.com
- Fed’s Interest Rate Decision: June 17, 2026 advisorperspectives.com
- US rate futures increase odds of Fed hike in December after strong jobs report idahobusinessreview.com
- Should you lock in a mortgage interest rate before the June Fed meeting? cbsnews.com
- As Powell Closes Out Term as Fed Chair, Odds of Rate Cut in 2026 Vanish morningstar.com
Frequently asked questions
Fed rate cut by...?
Polymarket prices this December Meeting at 18%. The market is more confident than the current reporting.
What do the sources agree on?
The Fed’s next policy meeting is scheduled for Dec. 16, 2025. Inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target.
When does this market resolve?
This market resolves on: This market will resolve to “Yes” if the upper bound of the target federal funds rate is decreased at any point between December 16, 2025 and the completion of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting for January 2026, currently scheduled for January 27-28. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. If no January meeting takes place by February 7, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, and no qualifying rate cut has been announced, this market will resolve to "No". Emergency rate cuts will qualify. The primary resolution source for this market will be the official website of the Federal Reserve (https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/openmarket.htm), however a consensus of credible…
How are these odds set?
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