OptionProbability
A court issues a temporary injunction preventing Cook’s removal before 2026
Cook remains in her position as of the September rate-setting meeting
At least 3 current or former Fed Govs issue public statements defending Cook or Fed independence before 2026
Supreme Court ruling on the shadow docket
A Supreme Court ruling (regular or shadow docket) has at least 3 dissents
Cook gives a published interview (3 questions or more) before 2026
A higher court reverses a lower court (appeal, tro, etc)
A sitting GOP Senator criticizes the firing (more than just concerns)
Trump will make up a nickname for Cook (announced via post or interview)
A plaintiff sues the Fed, asking court to enforce Cook's firing
Cook is barred from at least 1 FOMC meeting, AND her firing is ultimately deemed illegal
Cook is indicted for a felony related to her mortgages before litigation about her firing is completed
Trump threatens to fire Powell "for cause" since he didn't remove Cook
Cook resigns
Trump announces a nominee for Cook's seat before 2026
Senate Committee holds a hearing for nominee to Cook’s seat before 2026
Yields on 10-year US Treasuries surpass 4.600% anytime before 10/1/25
Supreme Court hears arguments or makes ruling on the incident before 2026
Cook's replacement votes when regional Fed Presidents' terms are up for renewal (Feb 2026)
Trump actually attempts to fire Powell before Cook firing litigation is complete
Cook is charged with any crime by the Justice Department before 2026
100
51
25
18
12
10
6
1
0
0.28-0.92
0.92-1.56
1.56-2.2
2.2-2.84
2.84-3.48
3.48-4.12
4.12-4.76
4.76-5.4
5.4-6.04
6.04-6.68
6.68-7.32
7.32-7.96
7.96-8.6
-1--0.36
-0.36-0.28
8.6-9.24
9.24-9.88
9.88-10.52
10.52-11.16
11.16-11.8
11.8-12.44
12.44-13.08
13.08-13.72
13.72-14.36
14.36-15
15-15.64
15.64-16.28
16.28-16.92
16.92-17.56
17.56-18.2
18.2-18.84
18.84-19.48
19.48-20.12
20.12-20.76
20.76-21.4
21.4-22.04
22.04-22.68
22.68-23.32
23.32-23.96
23.96-24.6
24.6-25.24
25.24-25.88
25.88-26.52
26.52-27.16
27.16-27.8
27.8-28.44
28.44-29.08
29.08-29.72
29.72-30.36
30.36-30.64
4
3
2
Over 3.5%
2.5-3%
3-3.5%
2-2.5%
1.5-2%
under 1.5%
28
24
13
11