Kalshi Prepares to Launch Inflation Futures Market
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On October 26, 2026, PYMNTS reported that Kalshi is preparing to launch a futures market tracking inflation indicators and plans to list related exchange-traded futures products in December. The proposed contracts will track the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and a core inflation measure that excludes food and energy costs. To design these contracts, Kalshi has worked with former Barclays trader Michael Ashton and is seeking participation from large investment institutions. The report disclosed progress on product preparation, contract design, and institutional outreach; the market has not yet officially launched.
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- PYMNTSKalshi pitches inflation-related futures markets to banks
Kalshi is preparing to launch futures markets tracking inflation indicators, with plans to list related exchange-traded futures products in December. The contracts will track the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the core inflation measure excluding food and energy costs; Kalshi has partnered with former Barclays trader Michael Ashton to design the contracts and court large investment institutions.
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