Prediction markets show divergent views on Jerome Powell’s timeline to step down
as Fed governor. On Kalshi, bettors assign a 30% chance he leaves by June,
rising to 66% by August and 81% by year-end. In contrast, Polymarket traders see
an 87% probability of a mid-May departure. Powell said he would remain until a
Justice Department probe concluded, which has since been dropped. He is expected
to address his plans after the Fed meeting, as Donald Trump’s nominee Kevin
Warsh advances in the Senate.