Fed cuts no more than 50bps in 2026
The Fed will cut no more than 50bps cumulatively through 2026 because core PCE is sticky at 2.5-2.8%, and base effects from the oil retreat will push H2 inflation back above 3%.
Polymarket does not have a direct contract for "H2 CPI > 3%". AI standalone analysis: assuming Brent holds at $75-85, the base effect should kick in from Q3, making upward CPI moderately likely (~45-55%). This is pure AI inference, not money-backed — treat it as a weak signal.
You are more bullish than the market on the slow-cut path (+12pp Gap). The core disagreement is in the first sub-claim — the market leans toward "3+ cuts in 2026". On sticky inflation you and the market largely agree. Takeaway: if you're positioning for slow cuts (e.g. underweight short duration, long gold), the market sees 5-7 points of asymmetric upside in that view.