October Fed hold near certain as market puts long odds on 4 percent ceiling

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    "Kalshi ladder for this contract puts 99% odds on the upper bound staying above 3.75%, but only 8% above 4.0%, implying the market-implied level is at 3.75-4.0%.",
    "The near-zero probability above 4.0% aligns with the Kiplinger and AP reporting that a hold is universally expected; this contract is consistent with no hike this week.",
    "Cross-referencing the companion contract (CM-EVT-MR57HVWJT3), which prices 84% above 4.0%, suggests a modest spread between the two contracts worth monitoring for resolution-date differences.",
    "Resolution via Library of Congress; the sharp 99%-to-8% cliff at the 4.0% strike leaves almost no market probability for a surprise hike at this meeting."
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      "story": "The October 2026 Fed meeting is the week's biggest economic event, with Chair Kevin Warsh expected to hold rates steady amid sticky inflation at 3.7%.",
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      "notes": "This Kalshi ladder on the October meeting confirms the hold consensus and cross-checks against the higher-volume companion contract showing a slightly higher implied ceiling."
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