MacroOdds Blog

Plain-English analysis of the Fed, inflation, recession risk and rates, with the live prediction-market odds and official data behind each call.

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When Will the Fed Cut Rates? 2026 Outlook & Odds

When will the Fed cut rates in 2026? We break down the FOMC schedule, inflation data, prediction-market odds, and what it means for your portfolio.

2026-06-06 · 13 min read
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CPI vs PCE: The Inflation Gauge the Fed Watches

CPI vs PCE explained: why the Fed targets core PCE at 2%, how the two gauges differ on weighting and scope, and what the latest 2026 readings mean for rate policy.

2026-06-06 · 13 min read
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Will Mortgage Rates Drop in 2026? What Markets Say

Will mortgage rates drop in 2026? We break down Fed policy, 10-year Treasury dynamics, and what prediction markets say about the path to lower rates.

2026-06-06 · 13 min read
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Who Will Be the Next Fed Chair? 2026 Odds

Who will be the next Fed chair? Kevin Warsh is now confirmed. We track how prediction markets priced the race and what his appointment means for rates.

2026-06-06 · 13 min read
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Recession Odds 2026: What the Market Is Pricing

Live Polymarket odds, NY Fed model readings, the Sahm rule, and yield-curve data all in one place. Here is what the recession odds for 2026 actually say.

2026-06-06 · 13 min read