Economy & Finance Prediction Markets

Fed rates, tariffs, oil prices, trade war predictions. What the market thinks will happen.

Economic prediction markets track the financial events that move global markets — Federal Reserve rate decisions, inflation targets, trade policy, commodity prices, and recession probabilities. Traders stake real money on outcomes like whether the Fed will cut rates, oil will hit a price target, or tariffs will be imposed. These markets often price in economic shifts before traditional indicators.

26
Active Events
$5.7M
24h Volume

All Economy & Finance Prediction Markets

Fed Decision in September?▼ -6%

No change
66%
25 bps increase
32%
25 bps decrease
1%
50+ bps decrease
1%
24h: $3.6M Total: $29.9M Ends: Sep 16, 2026

Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by...?

August 31
3%
24h: $623K Total: $18.7M Ends: Aug 31, 2026

What will WTI Crude Oil (WTI) hit in August 2026?▲ +28%

↓ $80
100%
↓ $85
100%
↓ $75
100%
↑ $80
100%
↑ $80
100%
24h: $211K Total: $5.7M Ends: Sep 01, 2026

Fed rate hike in 2026?▼ -2%

Fed rate hike in 2026?
55%
24h: $191K Total: $7.3M Ends: Dec 09, 2026

How many Fed rate cuts in 2026?

0 (0 bps)
86%
1 (25 bps)
10%
2 (50 bps)
3%
3 (75 bps)
1%
24h: $157K Total: $48.0M Ends: Dec 31, 2026

Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by September 30?

Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to norm
16%
24h: $147K Total: $3.1M Ends: Sep 30, 2026

Bab el-Mandeb Strait effectively closed by...?▼ -2%

December 31
16%
September 30
10%
August 31
3%
24h: $112K Total: $10.3M Ends: Jun 30, 2026

July Inflation US - Annual▲ +61%

3.4%
100%
24h: $100K Total: $649K Ends: Aug 12, 2026

Fed rate hike by...?▼ -22%

October Meeting
46%
September Meeting
31%
24h: $60K Total: $2.2M Ends: Oct 29, 2026

Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by September 15?▼ -5%

Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to norm
8%
24h: $56K Total: $99K Ends: Sep 15, 2026

Houthis successfully target shipping on...?▲ +82%

July 24
100%
August 4
100%
August 11
98%
August 13
16%
August 19
12%
24h: $56K Total: $223K Ends: Aug 31, 2026

Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by December 31?

Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to norm
46%
24h: $53K Total: $7.9M Ends: Dec 31, 2026

Core CPI YoY - July 2026▲ +53%

2.5%
100%
24h: $46K Total: $140K Ends: Aug 12, 2026

Largest Company end of August?▲ +3%

NVIDIA
96%
Company A
50%
Company B
50%
Company C
50%
Company D
50%
24h: $41K Total: $1.8M Ends: Aug 31, 2026

July Inflation US - Monthly▲ +19%

≥0.1%
100%
24h: $32K Total: $305K Ends: Aug 12, 2026

What will Gold (XAUUSD) hit in August 2026?▲ +45%

↑ $4,400
100%
↑ $4,300
100%
↑ $4,200
100%
↑ $4,100
100%
↑ $4,500
72%
24h: $31K Total: $415K Ends: Sep 01, 2026

WTI Crude Oil (WTI) closes above ___ on August 12?▼ -58%

$82
100%
$81
100%
$80
100%
$79
100%
$78
100%
24h: $30K Total: $30K Ends: Aug 12, 2026

Core CPI MoM - July 2026▲ +46%

0.2%
100%
24h: $22K Total: $173K Ends: Aug 12, 2026

Which countries will send warships through the Strait of Hormuz by August 31?▼ -4%

US
10%
UK
3%
France
3%
Netherlands
2%
Germany
2%
24h: $19K Total: $211K Ends: Aug 31, 2026

Largest Company end of September?▲ +6%

NVIDIA
88%
Company F
50%
Company G
50%
Company H
50%
Company I
50%
24h: $18K Total: $119K Ends: Sep 30, 2026

How many Fed rate hikes in 2026?▼ -3%

0 (0 bps)
44%
1 (25 bps)
33%
2 (50 bps)
13%
3 (75 bps)
4%
4 (100 bps)
1%
24h: $18K Total: $157K Ends: Dec 31, 2026

US reissues Iran oil sales sanction relief by...?▼ -6%

August 31
22%
24h: $18K Total: $210K Ends: Aug 31, 2026

Fed decisions (Jun-Sep)▲ +8%

Pause–Pause–Pause
68%
Other
34%
Pause–Pause–Cut
1%
24h: $16K Total: $728K Ends: Sep 16, 2026

Crude Oil all time high by...?

December 31
12%
September 30
4%
24h: $15K Total: $2.5M Ends: Dec 31, 2026

2nd Largest Company end of August?▲ +6%

Apple
77%
Company A
50%
Company B
50%
Company C
50%
Company D
50%
24h: $15K Total: $275K Ends: Aug 31, 2026

What will Gold (XAUUSD) hit Week of August 10 2026?▲ +39%

↑ $4,400
100%
↑ $4,350
100%
↑ $4,450
56%
↑ $4,500
22%
↓ $4,300
16%
24h: $14K Total: $37K Ends: Aug 14, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How do economic prediction markets forecast Fed decisions?

Traders buy and sell shares in specific Fed rate outcomes — like whether rates will be cut by 25 or 50 basis points at the next meeting. The price of each contract reflects the market's collective probability estimate, updated in real-time as economic data, Fed speeches, and global events unfold.

Are prediction markets better than economists at forecasting?

Research suggests prediction markets often match or exceed the accuracy of professional economic forecasters, particularly for binary outcomes like rate decisions. They're especially valuable because they update instantly to new information, while economic forecasts may lag.

What economic events can I trade on?

You can trade on Federal Reserve rate decisions, inflation data outcomes, GDP growth targets, unemployment figures, tariff implementations, recession timing, commodity prices, and major economic policy changes.

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