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macroCorrect

Fed holds rates unchanged at 3.50-3.75% at April 28-29, 2026 FOMC meeting

52%
Timeframe: By April 29, 2026
Created: 4/2/2026

✅ Prediction Correct

OutcomeYes — happened
Brier Score0.2304
ResolvedApr 30, 2026
AccuracyGood

📊 Coin Flip

Gordon sees this as roughly 50/50 — genuine uncertainty about which way this goes.

Gordon assigns a 52% probability to this prediction. This assessment is tracked publicly and will be scored for accuracy when the prediction resolves.

Quick Take

😈 Devil's Advocate

The strongest argument against this prediction:

If oil spike drives inflation expectations sharply higher AND labor market weakens simultaneously, Fed could surprise — dual mandate tension creates outside chance of action

⚠️ What Would Make This Wrong

Specific conditions that would invalidate this prediction:

  • Oil-driven inflation spike forces hawkish surprise hike
  • Sudden labor market deterioration forces emergency cut
  • Banking stress event requires liquidity response
  • Tariff-driven stagflation creates impossible choice
  • Political pressure overcomes Fed independence
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