Kalshi Fed decision in Oct 2026 odds
On Kalshi, the favourite is Fed maintains rate, at 83%. The market settles by Oct 28, 2026, and $50K traded in the last 24 hours. Each contract pays $1 if it is right, so 83¢ reads as an 83% chance. Polymarket lists it too, and we compare the two prices below.
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This question also has a permanent page: Fed rate decision odds
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Kalshi · odds · updated
Also priced on Polymarket: 4 questions compared ↓
Kalshi odds on every outcome
Chance is each outcome's Yes price on Kalshi. A Yes contract at 83¢ pays $1 if that outcome wins.
Kalshi vs Polymarket on these questions
The same questions on both venues. When the prices differ, the cheaper side costs you less for the same payout.
Will there be no change in Fed interest rates after the October 2026 meeting?
| Venue | Yes | No | Fee | 24h volume | Liquidity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polymarket | 84¢ | 16¢ | 0.7¢ | $53K | $715K | Trade → |
| Kalshi | 83¢cheapest to buy | 17¢ | 1.0¢ | $30K | – | Trade → |
Will the Fed increase interest rates by 25 bps after the October 2026 meeting?
| Venue | Yes | No | Fee | 24h volume | Liquidity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polymarket | 17¢cheapest to buy | 83¢ | 0.7¢ | $20K | $381K | Trade → |
| Kalshi | 18¢ | 82¢ | 1.0¢ | $12K | – | Trade → |
Will the Fed increase interest rates by 50+ bps after the October 2026 meeting?
| Venue | Yes | No | Fee | 24h volume | Liquidity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polymarket | <1¢ | >99¢ | <0.1¢ | $41K | $573K | Trade → |
| Kalshi | 1¢ | 99¢ | <0.1¢ | $1K | – | Trade → |
Will the Fed decrease interest rates by 50+ bps after the October 2026 meeting?
| Venue | Yes | No | Fee | 24h volume | Liquidity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polymarket | <1¢ | >99¢ | <0.1¢ | $38K | $819K | Trade → |
| Kalshi | 1¢ | 99¢ | <0.1¢ | $748 | – | Trade → |
How the odds have moved
Kalshi's own series for the outcome the headline prices, from where its history starts; one venue, not a blend.
How this market resolves
The market asks: “Will the Federal Reserve Hike rates by 0bps at their October 2026 meeting?” Each outcome is its own contract: it pays $1 if it is the answer, and nothing if not. Kalshi publishes the full settlement rules on the market's page. Read them on Kalshi (opens in a new tab)
Scheduled resolution: Oct 28, 2026.
How to trade this market on Kalshi
- Check your state first. A few states restrict some contracts.
- Open a Kalshi account. Our Kalshi review covers sign-up and payouts.
- Buy Yes or No at the price shown, 83¢ for Fed maintains rate right now. Each contract pays $1 if you are right.
- Sell any time before it settles, or hold to the result. Kalshi's fees apply to each trade.
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Common questions
What are the Kalshi odds on Fed decision in Oct 2026?
On Kalshi, the favourite is Fed maintains rate, at 83%. That is a market-implied probability, not a forecast, and it moves as traders buy and sell.
How does this market resolve?
By Kalshi's own settlement rules for this market. Two venues can word the same question differently and settle differently, so read them before you trade.
Is this question on Polymarket too?
Yes. Polymarket's page has its prices and rules. The 4 questions both venues price are compared above, each with its own side-by-side page.
Can I trade this market in my state?
In most states, yes, on Kalshi. A few states have acted against some contracts. Check your state first.
How accurate are Kalshi odds?
Often more accurate than polls, though never certain. A price of 70% should lose three times in ten. How accurate prediction markets are has the research.
What does it cost to trade on Kalshi?
A trading fee on each contract, largest near 50¢ and smaller towards either end. Kalshi's fees has the formula.