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political forecasts
  The broadsheet of prediction markets  
Beyond elections

Policy markets.

Shutdowns, Fed decisions, court vacancies, tariffs, wars. Every non-election market Political Forecasts tracks, each with live odds, context, and historical precedent.

active · trade
2026 Tariff Decision Markets

A cluster of Polymarket markets tracks specific tariff decisions by the Trump administration in 2026.

active · crypto
Crypto Regulation 2026 Odds

Polymarket tracks the probability of major crypto regulation bills passing Congress in 2026.

active · fiscal
Debt Ceiling 2026 Odds

The federal debt ceiling periodically requires Congressional action. Polymarket prices both the resolution date and default risk.

active · fiscal
Government Shutdown 2026 Odds

The US federal government fiscal year ends September 30. If Congress fails to pass appropriations (or a continuing resolution), agencies shut down. Polymarket prices this outcome continuously.

active · monetary
Next Fed Chair Odds (2026)

Jerome Powell's Fed Chair term ends May 2026. The president nominates the successor, subject to Senate confirmation. Multiple candidates trade in parallel.

active · judicial
Next Supreme Court Vacancy

Polymarket operates ongoing markets on the next Supreme Court vacancy. Age, health, and political considerations drive pricing.

active · geopolitical
Russia–Ukraine Ceasefire Odds

Polymarket operates several Russia–Ukraine ceasefire markets tracking different timelines and definitions.

active · tech
TikTok Ban or Divestment 2026

Polymarket prices TikTok ban and divestment outcomes throughout the 2026 regulatory cycle.

active · economic
US Recession 2026 Odds

Polymarket and Kalshi both price recession markets based on NBER declaration or equivalent technical criteria.

active · geopolitical
US/Israel Iran Strike 2026 Odds

Polymarket prices various Iran-related strike markets, ranging from direct military action to sanctions escalation.