Federal Reserve holds its key interest rate unchanged at 4.25–4.50% on July 29, 2026
Miss
✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 11. July 2026
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Predicted for 29. July 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
The Fed kept rates unchanged at the June 17, 2026 FOMC meeting. New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is a confirmed hawk and has not signaled any rate cut without a sustained decline in inflation. The July meeting (July 29) will be held without new economic projections – not a typical time for policy changes. Despite pressure from President Trump, market expectations per LBBW analysis are clearly aligned with unchanged rates.
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Der aktuelle Fed-Leitzins liegt bei 3,50–3,75% (effektiv 3,62% per 9. Juli 2026, Quelle: CNBC/FRED). Die Vorhersage lautete auf ein unverändertes Halten bei 4,25–4,50% – dieser Zinssatz existiert seit mehreren Senkungszyklen nicht mehr. Die Bedingung kann am 29. Juli nicht erfüllt werden, da der Zins bereits weit unter dem genannten Niveau liegt.
📈 Economy
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Bitcoin at $78,136 (September 9, 2026). Kalshi markets assign ~83% probability of BTC touching $100,000 at any point in 2026. Polymarket gives BTC 68% odds to close above $90,000 by year-end. A year-end close above $100,000 (not just a touch) is more demanding: median year-end contract estimates imply ~$81,000. Arguments for >$100k close: historical Q4 seasonality (+49% in Q4 2024, +56% in Q4 2023), ETF inflows, institutional demand. Headwinds: active Fed hiking cycle (~3.75% current funds rate), 10yr yield at 4.86%.
📈 Economy
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Gold at $4,415.97 on September 10 (day range $4,389–$4,419, prior close $4,402). Required move to $4,450: +0.77% from current. Drivers: escalated Persian Gulf geopolitical risk (Brent >$101), rising US yields (~4.86% 10yr), uncertainty around CPI data (release Sept 11) and FOMC decision (Sept 16). Existing pipeline: Gold >$4,500 on September 15, implying the metal should be near or above $4,500 by Friday. The $4,450 milestone on Friday Sept 12 is a plausible stepping stone. Implied vol (~15% annualized) gives a 2-day 1-sigma band of ±~$55 from current.
📈 Economy
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EUR/USD closed at 1.1638 on September 10, 2026. Polymarket sees a 56% probability of a 25bp Fed rate hike on September 16; Kalshi shows 58%. A rate hike — even an expected one — should temporarily strengthen the dollar and push EUR/USD below 1.15. With no hike, EUR/USD would likely stay stable or rise. Combined probability: 56% × 55% (EUR/USD drops below 1.15 on hike) + 44% × 15% (drops on pause) ≈ 37–42%. Calibrated at 40%; the open prediction 'EUR/USD > 1.1500 on September 30' is not contradicted — recovery is possible.