rate odds,

Change central bankChange meeting
76%Rise of 25 bps · +1 pts from a week agoMost likely outcome · decision in 69 days
Rise 25 bps +45.9 ptsNo change −28.8 ptsover 1 month

Key data points

Meeting
17 Dec 2026
Decision in
69 days
Chance of a cut
3%
Chance of a rise
78%
Expected move
+19 bps
Total by then
+21 bps
Next meeting
–
Updated
08:30 UTC delayed 15 min

Market info

Category
Central bank decision
Source
Prediction markets
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Units
Chance, %

From prediction markets, where traders buy and sell contracts on what will happen. Narwhal blends their prices into one probability for each outcome.

Odds by outcome

Odds by outcome, 17 Dec 2026
OutcomeKalshiPolymarketBlended1-week change
Cut of 50 bps or more7%1%1%−1 pts
Cut of 25 bps9%1%1%−3 pts
No change18%19%19%+4 pts
Rise of 25 bps60%76%76%+1 pts
Rise of 50 bps or more6%2%2%−1 pts

Markets

Prediction markets behind these odds
MarketWeight in blend24h volumeOpen interestSettles on
KalshiExcluded$117$694European Central Bank
Polymarket100%$648–European Central Bank

Meetings ahead

European Central Bank meetings ahead
MeetingCutNo changeRiseExpected moveTotal by then
29 Oct 2026<1%93%7%+2 bps+2 bps
17 Dec 20263%19%78%+19 bps+21 bps

Common questions

What are the odds of an ECB rate cut on 17 Dec 2026?

Prediction markets put the chance of a cut at 3%, no change at 19% and a rise at 78%. On average, they expect a rise of 19 basis points.

When is the next ECB meeting after that?

17 Dec 2026. Markets put the chance of no change there at 19%.

Where do these odds come from?

From prediction markets, where traders buy and sell contracts on what will happen. Narwhal blends their prices into one probability for each outcome.

How often do the odds update?

This page shows odds delayed by 15 minutes. The Predictions API serves live odds on paid plans.

Are these odds a forecast or advice?

No. They reflect traders' bets, which can change quickly. They are not an official forecast or investment advice.

Source
Prediction markets, blended by Narwhal; delayed 15 minutes, as of 9 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC
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