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Jerome Powell in jail before 2027?

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Economy·Fed Rates

Jerome Powell in jail before 2027?

5% chance
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5% chance
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This market will resolve to "Yes" if Jerome Powell serves any time in a federal, state, or local U.S. jail or prison between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the U.S. Government, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used. Trader consensus on Polymarket reflects a near-certain 95.5% implied probability for "No" on Jerome Powell serving jail time before 2027, driven by federal judges' repeated blocks on the DOJ's criminal probe. Launched in January 2026 over allegations of perjury in congressional testimony on Federal Reserve renovations—amid tensions with President Trump's demands for rate cuts—the investigation stalled after a March 13 ruling quashed subpoenas as an improper political campaign, upheld April 3 ahead of a likely DOJ appeal. Courts have affirmed Fed independence, shielding Powell from prosecution while in office, with no charges filed to date. Tail risks include a successful appeal yielding indictment and swift conviction, though procedural hurdles and his lame-duck status post-May term end make this improbable absent explosive new evidence.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if Jerome Powell serves any time in a federal, state, or local U.S. jail or prison between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the U.S. Government, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$0
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Jan 12, 2026, 11:43 AM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Jerome Powell serves any time in a federal, state, or local U.S. jail or prison between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the U.S. Government, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Jerome Powell serves any time in a federal, state, or local U.S. jail or prison between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the U.S. Government, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used. Trader consensus on Polymarket reflects a near-certain 95.5% implied probability for "No" on Jerome Powell serving jail time before 2027, driven by federal judges' repeated blocks on the DOJ's criminal probe. Launched in January 2026 over allegations of perjury in congressional testimony on Federal Reserve renovations—amid tensions with President Trump's demands for rate cuts—the investigation stalled after a March 13 ruling quashed subpoenas as an improper political campaign, upheld April 3 ahead of a likely DOJ appeal. Courts have affirmed Fed independence, shielding Powell from prosecution while in office, with no charges filed to date. Tail risks include a successful appeal yielding indictment and swift conviction, though procedural hurdles and his lame-duck status post-May term end make this improbable absent explosive new evidence.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if Jerome Powell serves any time in a federal, state, or local U.S. jail or prison between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the U.S. Government, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$0
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Jan 12, 2026, 11:43 AM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Jerome Powell serves any time in a federal, state, or local U.S. jail or prison between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the U.S. Government, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Jerome Powell in jail before 2027?" is a prediction market on Polymarket where traders buy and sell "Yes" or "No" shares based on whether they believe this event will happen. The current crowd-sourced probability is 5% for "Yes." For example, if "Yes" is priced at 5¢, the market collectively assigns a 5% chance that this event will occur. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

"Jerome Powell in jail before 2027?" is a newly created market on Polymarket, launched on Jan 12, 2026. As an early market, this is your opportunity to be among the first traders to set the odds and establish the market's initial price signals. You can also bookmark this page to track volume and trading activity as the market gains traction over time.

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The current probability for "Jerome Powell in jail before 2027?" is 5% for "Yes." This means the Polymarket crowd currently believes there is a 5% chance that this event will occur. These odds update in real-time based on actual trades, providing a continuously updated signal of what the market expects to happen.

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