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The latest Pollytix poll (~4 weeks before the election) shows FDP at 3% — well below the 5% threshold. The FDP failed to enter the SA Landtag in 2021 and is structurally weak in eastern German states. A 2+ percentage-point gain in 10 days without a major catalyst would be a historic outlier. All other open SA predictions (AfD, CDU, SPD, BSW, Grünen, Linke) leave no room for FDP above the barrier.
📈 Economy
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The SNB meets on September 18, 2026 for its quarterly monetary policy assessment. At its June 2026 meeting it held the policy rate at 0.00%, citing price stability and economic conditions. Swiss inflation stands at just ~0.5% (SNB 2026 forecast), well below the stability range. Analysts (newtrading.io, Morningstar) unanimously expect no rate changes in 2026; the first possible hike is not expected before H2 2027. In contrast to the ECB (likely hiking in September), the SNB remains structurally on hold. Market pricing implies >90% probability of no change.
🏛️ Politics
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The latest poll (pollytix, Aug 3–8, 2026) has the FDP at 2% in Saxony-Anhalt, far below the 5% threshold. AfD leads at 43%, CDU 23%, Die Linke 13%, SPD 7%, Greens 5%, BSW 4%. The FDP has historically been weak here (2021: 4.2%, narrowly missed); nationally the party remains structurally below 5% post-coalition collapse in 2024. A 3-point gap to the threshold is practically impossible to close within this time frame.
📈 Economy
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Polymarket prices a 95% probability of a +25bp ECB rate hike at the September Governing Council meeting (September 10, 2026). A Reuters poll shows 57 of 69 economists expect the same move. ECB President Lagarde described energy-driven inflation as 'well above target through well into H1 2027'. Supporting factors: Eurozone Q2 2026 GDP surprised at +0.4% QoQ (consensus: +0.2%); Brent crude at ~USD 92-94/barrel (+34% YoY) keeps import inflation persistently elevated. Counterargument: extraordinary financial market stability concerns (peripheral spreads, Hormuz shocks) could prompt the ECB to pause — priced at ~5% in markets.
🏛️ Politics
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Current polls (INSA/PolitPro, as of approx. August 23, 2026) put the FDP in Saxony-Anhalt at 2.9%. Reaching the 5% threshold would require nearly doubling their vote share. The election is dominated by AfD (42.1%); CDU (23%), Die Linke (13%), and SPD (6.5%) compete for remaining seats. Mobilisation reserves for a small liberal party in this environment are minimal. No published poll has placed the FDP above 4%. No relevant Polymarket market available.
💻 Technology
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Apple has held uninterrupted annual September hardware events since 2012. An event around September 9 is expected with the iPhone 18 series (including 18 Pro/Pro Max). No Polymarket market found; probability based on 13+ years without exception. Only failure scenario: extraordinary external disruption (production failure, regulatory embargo). Note: the open platform prediction covers Apple's smart-home device; iPhone 18 is a distinct, non-overlapping announcement.
🏛️ Politics
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Georgia CD-13 is one of the most Democratic congressional districts in the US (Cook PVI D+38; Fulton, Douglas and DeKalb Counties; Biden +65% in 2020). David Scott (D) held the seat since 2003. The special election fills the remainder of his term. In a district with such an extreme partisan lean, the Democratic candidate is essentially unbeatable. No specific Polymarket market; own estimate 92% based on historical election results.
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Polymarket shows 99% probability of a hold (volume $315k, as of July 26, 2026). The BoJ hiked from 0.75% to 1.00% in June 2026 and signalled a pause. Core CPI ~2.3%, USD/JPY ~162–163, global tariff headwinds counsel caution. Another hike in July is near-certain to be skipped.
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Polymarket prices Bev Craig (Labour) at 99%. The by-election — the largest in British history, with over 2 million eligible voters — was triggered when Andy Burnham won the Makerfield parliamentary seat. Reform UK's Sian Astley and the Green candidate Geraldine Coggins are considered long shots. Labour has held Greater Manchester uninterruptedly since 2017.
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Polymarket prices Frei's election at 98%. Chancellor Merz nominated his chancellery chief on 22 July 2026 to succeed resigned Jens Spahn (surrogacy controversy). No rival candidates entered; the CDU/CSU group votes at a special session on 29 July. Bloomberg reported the nomination as a done deal. Verification: CDU press release after the parliamentary group session, 29 July 2026.
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After Stage 20 (Alpe d'Huez), Pogačar leads the GC by 9:42 over Isaac del Toro (MEX, 2nd). Stage 21 (Thoiry→Champs-Élysées, 133 km) is a flat sprinters' stage — losing nearly 10 minutes is physically impossible. No prediction market contract for the TdF overall winner found; probability reflects the mathematically unassailable lead.
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After Stage 17, Pogačar leads the GC by 4:32 over Remco Evenepoel (BEL); Isaac del Toro (MEX) is 6:51 back. Polymarket sees 97% probability for Pogačar's win, bookmaker odds imply ~97% (~-3700 US). Remaining stages 18–21 (including two finishes on Alpe d'Huez) favour Pogačar as the strongest climber and time-trialist in the field. Closing a 4:32 gap in four stages without a Pogačar collapse is historically ruled out. The overall GC win is not listed in open predictions (only individual stage results are).
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Pogačar leads the GC after Stage 15 by 5:00 over Evenepoel (Red Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe) and 5:58 over del Toro. Even if Evenepoel, the reigning TT world champion, wins the 26.1 km ITT in Stage 16, closing a 5-minute gap is physically near-impossible (record margins on comparable distances are ~3:30 min). In the Alpine stages 17–20, Pogačar is the dominant climber. Bookmaker odds imply >98% for his third consecutive Tour overall win.