Jerome Powell departure as Fed Governor announced?
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If Jerome Powell has either officially announced their intention to leave as member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or has actually left as member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System [outcome], then the market resolves to Yes.
Market analysis
Analysis generated Aug 31, 2026
The market prices a growing likelihood Powell departs as Fed governor only after December 2026, with the 82% odds for departure before Jan 31, 2028 indicating traders expect him to remain through 2027. Powell has not announced a departure and reiterated in April 2026 that he will stay until the DOJ investigation into his handling of Fed headquarters renovation is "well and truly over, with transparency and finality." The low odds for exit before December 2026 (11%) reflect Powell's resistance to Trump administration pressure to leave immediately after relinquishing the chair in May 2026.
As of September 9, 2026, the Kalshi odds for Jerome Powell departure as Fed Governor announced? are: Before Jan 31, 2028: 67%, Before Jun 1, 2027: 45%, Before Jan 1, 2027: 8%, Before Nov 1, 2026: 8%, Before Dec 1, 2026: 6%. These probabilities are derived from real-money trading and update in real time.
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