TDP #64: Fed Rate Cuts
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✍️ Editor’s note:
The market loves a good story, and right now, the most compelling one is coming straight from the Federal Reserve.
After months of holding steady, Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s recent comments have cracked the door open for a potential September rate cut. Prediction markets are also weighing in. Let’s find out where they are positioning right now. 👀
— The Daily Prediction Team
Top Markets Today (August 25, 2025)
See the most trending markets on prediction platforms like Polymarket, Kalshi, and Limitless.
By Volume
Prediction markets with the most trading activity.
Notable observation: Trading activity for the September Fed decision market is ramping up. From $36,518,181 last Friday (August 22), its market volume has gone up to $46,370,719 today. Talks of potential rate cuts are fueling this surge.
By Open Interest
Unresolved prediction markets with the most money at stake.
Notable observation: Despite the uptick in trading activity, the September Fed decision market steadied in open interest. This could mean that traders are mostly changing their positions on the market, rather than pricing them.
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📈 Rate Cuts This September?
A recent shift from Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s stance could signal a high probability of a rate cut at the next Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on September 17.
The "Fed Decision in September" market on Polymarket has seen significant volume as participants place their bets on the outcome. Most importantly, traders are now leaning towards a rate decrease.
Kalshi traders are mirroring this sentiment. It’s basically a carbon copy between the two platforms.
There’s a very slight difference in the Manifold market, but one thing’s for sure. All prediction markets believe that the Fed will cut rates next month.
What exactly is driving this bullish sentiment?
🗣️ What Analysts Say
In his recent address at the annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, Jerome Powell highlighted a "curious" and potentially fragile labor market, a notable shift from the Fed's previous focus on inflation.
If you’re into podcasts, The Financial Times talked about Powell triggering a potential rate cut next month.
Market-watchers cited historical patterns where equities and bonds rally following a long pause in rate adjustments. MarketWatch assigns 85% odds to a September cut, betting on at least two total cuts in 2025.
Barclays and BNP Paribas have publicly revised their outlooks. They’re now expecting cuts in both September and December, which is a stark change after months of "no rush" messaging.
It’s not just about the predictions, though. The market is already reacting to this possibility.
Following Powell’s speech, stock and bond markets rallied, with the S&P 500 and Dow hitting new highs. This is a classic response to the prospect of lower borrowing costs, which can stimulate economic activity.
However, there will be caveats to temper the market’s optimism. A Bloomberg analysis points out that a strong US inflation reading or a robust non-farm payroll report could still challenge the prevailing rate cut narrative.
There’s also another layer of complexity that comes from the ongoing debate around new tariffs.
Timing and scale are key reasons why people are highly anticipating the September Fed decision. We’re here for it. 🤞
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