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.

9
Active Events
$833K
24h Volume

All Economy & Finance Prediction Markets

Fed Decision in October?

25 bps increase
64%
No change
34%
50+ bps increase
1%
24h: $362K Total: $15.1M Ends: Oct 29, 2026

What will WTI Crude Oil (WTI) hit in September 2026?▲ +42%

↑ $100
100%
↑ $90
100%
↑ $85
100%
↑ $95
100%
↑ $105
100%
24h: $93K Total: $8.4M Ends: Oct 01, 2026

Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by October 31?▼ -3%

Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to norm
4%
24h: $84K Total: $1.1M Ends: Nov 01, 2026

Shipping successfully targeted in Hormuz on...?▼ -26%

September 18
100%
September 21
99%
September 23
98%
September 30
70%
September 26
66%
24h: $80K Total: $154K Ends: Sep 30, 2026

Saudi Oil Pipeline (East-West) restarts by...?▼ -6%

October 31
69%
October 15
44%
September 30
17%
24h: $62K Total: $1.7M Ends: Nov 01, 2026

Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by December 31?

Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to norm
22%
24h: $47K Total: $13.4M Ends: Jan 01, 2027

Fed Decision in December?▲ +2%

25 bps increase
68%
No change
30%
50+ bps increase
2%
25 bps decrease
2%
24h: $42K Total: $1.4M Ends: Dec 10, 2026

How many Fed rate cuts in 2026?

0 (0 bps)
97%
1 (25 bps)
2%
2 (50 bps)
1%
24h: $39K Total: $53.5M Ends: Jan 01, 2027

Crude Oil all time high by...?

December 31
10%
24h: $23K Total: $4.3M Ends: Jan 01, 2027

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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