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Traders on Monday were pricing in a 46% chance that the Federal Reserve will raise borrowing costs at least once in 2026, according to the CME FedWatch tool.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

As of Friday, traders were pricing in just a 9% chance that the Fed cuts interest rates by a quarter of a point in 2026, according to the CME FedWatch tool.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Futures on Friday were pricing in a 76% chance that the central bank will hold rates steady through year’s end, according to CME FedWatch, little changed from Thursday but up significantly from a month ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Traders were pricing in a 77.6% chance that the Fed will remain on hold in December, up from 76.3% on Thursday, while also seeing a small but increased probability of a rate hike by year-end.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

This shocking disrespect caused two old ladies who were pricing hat pins to turn quickly and view the offender.

From Dickey Downy The Autobiography of a Bird by Patterson, Virginia Sharpe