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.

30
Active Events
$5.9M
24h Volume

All Economy & Finance Prediction Markets

Fed Decision in June?

No change
98%
25 bps decrease
1%
25 bps increase
1%
24h: $1.2M Total: $27.3M Ends: Jun 17, 2026

What will WTI Crude Oil (WTI) hit in May 2026?▲ +41%

↑ $100
100%
↑ $90
100%
↓ $90
100%
↓ $95
100%
↑ $105
100%
24h: $916K Total: $16.3M Ends: May 31, 2026

Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by end of June?▲ +2%

Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to norm
34%
24h: $520K Total: $5.5M Ends: Jun 30, 2026

Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by end of May?

Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to norm
8%
24h: $500K Total: $13.5M Ends: May 31, 2026

How many Fed rate cuts in 2026?▲ +3%

0 (0 bps)
72%
1 (25 bps)
16%
2 (50 bps)
6%
3 (75 bps)
2%
4 (100 bps)
1%
24h: $462K Total: $26.4M Ends: Dec 31, 2026

MicroStrategy sells any Bitcoin by ___ ?▲ +15%

December 31, 2026
94%
June 30, 2026
74%
May 31, 2026
57%
24h: $433K Total: $26.4M Ends: Dec 31, 2025

Jerome Powell out as Fed Chair by...?▼ -4%

June 30
100%
May 31
100%
May 16
97%
May 15
23%
24h: $243K Total: $5.0M Ends: May 14, 2026

WTI Crude Oil (WTI) Up or Down on May 14?▲ +49%

WTI Crude Oil (WTI) Up or Down on May 14
99%
24h: $210K Total: $210K Ends: May 14, 2026

Largest Company end of May?▼ -2%

NVIDIA
97%
Alphabet
2%
24h: $209K Total: $4.1M Ends: May 31, 2026

Largest Company end of June?▼ -5%

NVIDIA
90%
Alphabet
7%
Apple
2%
24h: $193K Total: $12.6M Ends: Jun 30, 2026

Will Crude Oil (CL) hit__ by end of June?▲ +48%

↑ $90
100%
↑ $56
100%
↑ $65
100%
↑ $75
100%
↑ $70
100%
24h: $124K Total: $16.6M Ends: Jun 30, 2026

Avg. # of ships transiting Strait of Hormuz end of May?▼ -4%

0-10
70%
10-20
10%
60+
8%
20-40
8%
40-60
4%
24h: $100K Total: $198K Ends: May 31, 2026

Who will be confirmed as Fed Chair?

Kevin Warsh
100%
24h: $91K Total: $64.5M Ends: Oct 31, 2026

Which countries will send warships through the Strait of Hormuz by May 31?▲ +66%

United States
100%
United Kingdom
10%
France
6%
Bahrain
6%
Kuwait
4%
24h: $78K Total: $882K Ends: May 31, 2026

Fed Decision in July?▼ -1%

No change
92%
25 bps decrease
4%
25 bps increase
3%
50+ bps decrease
1%
24h: $73K Total: $5.4M Ends: Jul 29, 2026

Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by July 31?

Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to norm
46%
24h: $69K Total: $132K Ends: Jul 31, 2026

How many senators will vote for Trump's Fed chair nominee?▲ +65%

54
100%
24h: $50K Total: $242K Ends: Dec 31, 2026

WTI Crude Oil (WTI) closes above ___ on May 14?▼ -52%

$98
100%
$99
100%
$97
100%
$100
96%
$101
78%
24h: $48K Total: $51K Ends: May 14, 2026

Bab el-Mandeb Strait effectively closed by...?

September 30
21%
June 30
12%
May 31
4%
24h: $48K Total: $2.8M Ends: Apr 30, 2026

Will __ ships transit the Strait of Hormuz on any day by May 31?▲ +14%

20+
60%
40+
22%
60+
16%
80+
10%
24h: $41K Total: $414K Ends: May 31, 2026

Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by December 31?

Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to norm
76%
24h: $27K Total: $115K Ends: Dec 31, 2026

What will Gold (XAUUSD) hit in May 2026?▼ -35%

↓ $4,700
100%
↓ $4,600
100%
↓ $4,600
72%
↑ $4,800
56%
↓ $4,550
47%
24h: $27K Total: $380K Ends: Jun 01, 2026

Fed decisions (Mar-Jun)▼ -4%

Pause–Pause–Pause
98%
Pause–Pause–Cut
2%
Other
1%
24h: $26K Total: $1.1M Ends: Jun 17, 2026

When will Jerome Powell depart as Fed Chair?▲ +2%

May 15–22
99%
June 13–19
1%
May 30–June 5
1%
24h: $26K Total: $123K Ends: Jul 03, 2026

How high will inflation get in 2026?▼ -10%

Above 3%
100%
Above 3.5%
100%
Above 4%
97%
Above 4.5%
52%
Above 5%
32%
24h: $26K Total: $934K Ends: Dec 31, 2026

Argentina Monthly Inflation - May

2.2–2.4%
40%
3.7–3.9%
28%
2.5–2.7%
24%
2.8–3.0%
24%
3.4–3.6%
24%
24h: $23K Total: $23K Ends: Jun 11, 2026

What will Gold (GC) hit__ by end of June?▲ +48%

↑ $5,000
100%
↓ $5,000
100%
↓ $4,800
100%
↓ $4,600
100%
↓ $4,400
100%
24h: $22K Total: $4.9M Ends: Jun 30, 2026

What will WTI Crude Oil (WTI) hit Week of May 11 2026?▲ +40%

↑ $100
100%
↑ $95
100%
↑ $105
7%
↓ $90
6%
↑ $110
3%
24h: $21K Total: $118K Ends: May 15, 2026

What will Silver (XAGUSD) hit in May 2026?▲ +53%

↑ $88
100%
↑ $86
100%
↑ $84
100%
↑ $82
100%
↑ $80
100%
24h: $20K Total: $353K Ends: Jun 01, 2026

UK GDP growth in Q1 2026?▲ +70%

0.9-1.2%
100%
24h: $17K Total: $53K Ends: May 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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