EconomicsJanuary 25, 20265 min read

Polymarket Recession: Economic Prediction Markets and Rate Cuts

Track Polymarket predictions on recessions and Fed rate cuts. See what traders expect for the economy and monetary policy.

Polymarket offers prediction markets on economic outcomes including recessions and Federal Reserve policy. Here's how to track economic predictions.

Recession Markets

  • Recession timing: Will there be a recession by date?
  • GDP growth: Quarterly GDP outcomes
  • NBER declaration: Official recession calls

Fed Rate Cut Markets

  • Rate decisions: Will Fed cut/raise at next meeting?
  • Rate targets: Fed funds rate by year-end
  • Number of cuts: Total cuts in a year

What Moves Economic Markets

  • Economic data: Jobs reports, inflation, GDP
  • Fed communications: FOMC statements, Powell speeches
  • Financial conditions: Market stress, credit spreads
  • Global events: Trade policy, geopolitical risks

Polymarket vs Fed Funds Futures

Traditional rate expectations are priced in CME Fed funds futures. Polymarket offers an alternative with potentially different pricing and easier accessibility.

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