betting

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Many Fed watchers are betting that Warsh will bring changes slowly because the Fed typically moves at a glacial pace.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

But his position looks fraught, with most investors and analysts now betting that he won’t last out the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

White House officials are betting that lowering tariff rates will cool rising food inflation, especially for steak and hamburger.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

One betting market, Kalshi, was giving a 59% chance as of Monday afternoon that the federal gas tax would be suspended by July 1, along with a 70% chance for a suspension by Jan. 1.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

Roy knew that’s what the pancake people were betting on: that the owls would be too frightened to venture out.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen