توقع: Fed decisions (Apr-Jul)

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Market context

The market prices a zero probability of any interest rate increase across the April, June, and July 2026 Federal Open Market Committee meetings, reflecting the committee’s established stance of holding rates steady at the 3.50%–3.75% target range. Historical data confirms this continuity: the FOMC maintained the upper bound at 3.75% unchanged in March, April, and June 2026, with the most recent decision on 17 June explicitly reaffirming the current policy as appropriate for employment and inflation goals[1][4][6]. This pattern mirrors the post-December 2025 period, where a single 0.25% cut preceded a prolonged hold, suggesting the Fed is prioritising stability over reactive hikes despite muddying inflationary pressures[2].

Traders should monitor upcoming inflation data releases and the Federal Reserve’s official statements ahead of the 28–29 July meeting, as these will signal any shift from the current “on hold” trajectory. New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, who presided over the June hold, has emphasised balancing dual mandates, making sudden hikes unlikely unless inflation spikes unexpectedly[2]. Derivatives markets currently imply a nearly 60% chance of at least one rate hike by year-end, yet the immediate three-meeting window shows no such pressure, aligning with the 0% crowd-implied probability for this specific period[2]. Watch for any deviation in the effective federal funds rate from the 3.64% level observed in March, which could indicate tightening before formal announcements[1].

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Methodology

Football-specific comparison page for توقع: Fed decisions (Apr-Jul). Polymarket's live quote (Polygon order book) plus platform attributes for the three reference venues. Sports markets reward liquidity — Polymarket and Betfair are materially deeper than Kalshi (US-focused) or Manifold (play-money).

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