People are betting that the Fed might raise interest rates in December.

Oct 30, 2026, 3:59 AM ETOpinionRead the original at Benzinga

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CME Group's FedWatch tool shows a 71.4% chance of a December rate increase, but the article reports no change to CME's sales or profits. The Fed held rates steady, so the story does not change the company's outlook.

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That estimate tells readers what traders expect, not whether CME Group is earning more from its business. The article gives no sales or profit change for CME Group, so it does not change the company's outlook. The 2 dissenting votes also leave the December decision open.

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