Short Answer

The Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) for October 2, 2026, is not expected to be 3.85% or below. Recent observations and market consensus place SOFR above 3.85%, closer to 3.89%, which aligns with the U.S. 4-week Treasury-bill auction rate; the market prices this outcome at 1.0%.

1. Market Behavior & Drivers

The primary driver of price action was the release of the U.S. 4-week Treasury-bill auction rate on October 2, which was 3.89%. This new data point caused a brief spike in the contract for a 3.85% SOFR outcome, as traders reacted to the release and repriced probabilities across all nearby SOFR contracts.
The price then collapsed from its intraday high back to 1.0%. The 3.89% T-bill rate appears to have anchored market expectations, increasing the perceived probability of a matching 3.89% SOFR print and making the 3.85% outcome less likely. This sentiment is supported by a third-party tracker indicating the 3.89% contract was the leading possibility at 47.1%. The high volume of over 2,000 contracts traded as the price fell signals conviction behind this repricing.
  • The Secured Overnight Financing Rate published October 2, 2026, was 3.88%, a leading market probability.
  • Market consensus and recent observations place SOFR near 3.89%, above 3.85%.
  • The weak October 2 employment report significantly reduced tightening expectations.

Current Context

SOFR for October 2, 2026, was not yet published by the New York Fed. As of Saturday, October 3, the New York Fed had not released the rate, which it typically publishes each business day at approximately 8:00 a.m. ET [1]. The Kalshi contract resolves using the initially reported New York Fed rate on October 5, 2026 [1]. The most recent directly observed SOFR was 3.87% for October 1 [2]. A third-party Kalshi tracker indicated 3.89% as the leading exact-value contract with 47.1% probability on October 3 [3]. This followed a materially weaker-than-expected October 2 U.S. jobs report for September, which saw payrolls increase by 29,000 against an expectation of approximately 84,000. Unemployment rose to 4.2% from 4.1%, and prior revisions removed 60,000 jobs from July and August data [4]. This outcome reduced near-term tightening expectations [4].
Market pricing favored an October Fed hold after the jobs report. CME FedWatch estimates cited in sources indicated 17% to 22% odds for a 25-basis-point October hike, implying 78% to 83% for no hike [5]. Kalshi pricing for an October hike was reported around 18% to 19% [6]. However, December hike odds remained higher, above 75% on FedWatch and around 65% on Kalshi [5]. Expert interpretation was mixed but largely converged on an October pause rather than a definitive policy pivot. Adam Schickling of Vanguard stated the jobs report bolstered the case for patience, and FCS Invest suggested the Fed could remain on hold while assessing inflation and labor data [5]. Conversely, Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan contended the target range might need to rise by another 50 basis points or more, and broader market commentary warned that persistent inflation could still justify later tightening [5].
Labor market deterioration signaled near-term dovishness, but the medium-term policy signal remained hawkish. While the near-term macro data pointed to labor market weakening, the medium-term policy outlook remained hawkish because inflation was described as above target [7]. September projections reportedly showed a 4.1% median year-end federal funds rate, consistent with another 25-basis-point increase in 2026 [7]. Key upcoming dates include the October 7 release of September FOMC minutes, mid-October September CPI data, the October 27–28 FOMC meeting with a decision on October 28, and the November 6 October employment report, preceding the December policy decision [7]. The October 2 economic calendar also included the Dallas Fed Manufacturing Survey and Treasury market events [7].
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  2. 22026-09-30, Release Tables: Secured Overnight Financing Rate | FRED | St. Louis Fedfred.stlouisfed.org
  3. 3SOFR for October 2, 2026 - Kalshi KXSOFRD-26OCT05 Odds | CoinRithmcoinrithm.com
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2. Price Chart

Historical Price (Probability)

Outcome probability
Date

3. Significant Price Movements

Notable price changes detected in the chart, along with research into what caused each movement.

Outcome: 3.85% or Below

📉 October 03, 2026: 22.0pp drop

Price decreased from 23.0% to 1.0%

What happened: The provided research does not indicate social media activity as a driver for the prediction market price movement. On October 3, 2026, macro news indicated a sharp repricing of Federal Reserve expectations, with weak payrolls and softer inflation leading to a significant drop in October hike probabilities [1][2][3]. This shift suggests expectations for lower SOFR, which would logically increase the price of an "3.85% or Below" outcome, directly contradicting the reported 22.0 percentage point drop [1][2][3]. Therefore, based on the available information, a primary driver for the stated prediction market price drop cannot be identified, and social media activity was irrelevant.

Outcome: Exactly 3.89%

📈 October 02, 2026: 51.0pp spike

Price increased from 7.0% to 58.0%

What happened: The 51.0 percentage point spike in the prediction market for "SOFR for October 2, 2026" with an outcome of "Exactly 3.89%" was primarily driven by the release of the U.S. 4-week Treasury-bill auction rate, which was precisely 3.89% on that date [4][5]. This likely caused prediction market participants to misinterpret or conflate the T-bill auction rate with the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), as the official SOFR for October 2, 2026, was not yet settled and the prior day's rate was 3.87% [6][7][8]. No social media activity from key figures or viral narratives related to this specific market movement was found in the available evidence. Therefore, social media was irrelevant to this particular price movement.
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4. Market Data

Contract Snapshot

This Kalshi market predicts the official SOFR rate for October 2, 2026. A "YES" contract resolves positively if the SOFR rate for that date matches the specific percentage indicated by the contract (e.g., exactly 3.90% or 3.91% or above); otherwise, a "NO" contract resolves positively. The market is scheduled to begin settlement and process maximum payouts on October 5, 2026, at 7:00 AM EDT.

Market Discussion

As of October 3, the official Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) for October 2, 2026, was not yet publicly available, with the latest published observation being 3.87% for October 1 [1][2][3]. However, Kalshi's prediction market on October 3 indicated the strongest quoted contract for the October 2 SOFR was exactly 3.89%, with an implied probability of 47.1% [4]. This expectation was influenced by a weak September payroll report on October 2, leading Kalshi traders to price an 85% probability of an October Fed hold, with commentary linking dovish Fed communication and slowing-growth concerns to lower expected short-term rates [5][6][7].

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  2. 2https://fred.stlouisfed.org/graph/?g=1NCilfred.stlouisfed.org
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5. Trust Index

This scorecard was computed Oct 4, 2026 and may not reflect current market conditions.

Octagon Trust Index Kalshi 62 Caution

Primary risk· Trade quality

How it adds up
Integrity80% of score76Good

Market integrity is low (63), but Integrity averages all three scores, so the other two pull it up. Only a critically low score would cap the total.

Trade quality20% of score5Avoid
Trust score62Caution

Weighted blend with hard caps — a critically weak safety pillar, or a severe trading anomaly, caps the total regardless of the rest. Full methodology · About the Trust Index

Trust profile
Integrity4 screens run · 6 don't apply
Market integrity
63Caution

Outcome can be influenced

Thin-volume movesTrade signals · high confidence

“KXSOFRD 26OCT05 E3.87” made a sharp jump with almost no trading behind it.

Large tradesTrade signals · medium confidence

Largest single print on KXSOFRD-26OCT05-T3.85 carried 59% of its $34 tape (print is 1d old)

Screened clean
Size patternsTape too thin Clear
2 screens not run
Outcome control · doesn't apply to this market type
Thin-leg conviction · doesn't apply to this market type
Info fairness
80Good

Structural prior — no screens apply

No suspicious activity on any screen

Screened clean
Information exposureNo concentrated group can know the outcome materially early. Clear
4 screens not run
Move vs. catalyst · doesn't apply to this market type
Longshot repricing · doesn't apply to this market type
Pre-broadcast certainty · doesn't apply to this market type
Cross-venue timing · doesn't apply to this market type
Resolution quality
92Strong

Resolution mechanism is dependable

No suspicious activity on any screen

Resolution rules read: Clear

Liquidity
5Very thin

Hard to fill near the screen price

1 contract · 6 below the volume floor — not scored

3.85% or Below5
Very thin · low confidence

Light recent trading — size may not fill near the screen price.

Move quality
88Confirmed

Moves came with real volume

1 contract · 6 below the volume floor — not scored

3.85% or Below88
Confirmed · high confidence

Volume confirms the move over 6h

Rule clarity
100Clear

Counts toward Resolution quality, not here

1 contract · 6 below the volume floor — not scored

3.85% or Below100
Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear
Trade quality
5Avoid

Thin market — entering or exiting at fair value will be difficult.

Outcome quality 5 (notional-weighted)

6 below the volume floor — not scored

3.85% or Below5Market scoreLiquidity5Move quality88Rule clarity100
Why 5
Liquidity
5 · Very thin · low confidence

Light recent trading — size may not fill near the screen price.

Move quality
88 · Confirmed · high confidence

Volume confirms the move over 6h

Rule clarity
100 · Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear

underwriting_v1.4 · computed Oct 4, 2026

6. How will the final major economic data releases in September 2026—specifically the CPI and Employment Situation reports—shape the Federal Reserve's policy stance heading into the October 2, 2026 SOFR observation?

September Payroll Gains29,000 [1][2]
September Unemployment4.2% [1][2]
October 2 SOFR Prediction3.89% [3]
Weak September jobs data influenced the Federal Reserve's policy stance. The September 2026 Employment Situation report, released on October 2, 2026, was the primary economic data point guiding the Federal Reserve's policy considerations leading up to the October 2 SOFR observation [4][5][6]. This report indicated modest payroll gains of only 29,000, an increase in the unemployment rate to 4.2%, a rise in the participation rate to 61.8%, and a deceleration in annual wage growth to 3.0% [1][2]. This unexpectedly dovish labor-market performance significantly missed the consensus forecast of approximately 90,000 payrolls and is anticipated to reduce near-term interest rate hike expectations [1][2].
The CPI report's timing limited its influence on the SOFR observation. The September CPI report was scheduled for release on October 14, which meant it could not have directly impacted the October 2 SOFR fixing [4][5][6]. Prior to its release, forecasts for headline inflation were generally centered around 3.6%–3.7% year over year, with core inflation projected at roughly 2.5% [7][8][9][10]. The weak September jobs report is expected to encourage the Federal Reserve to adopt a patient approach rather than implementing an October rate hike, thereby supporting an October 2 SOFR rate near the market's 3.89% forecast [4][5][11][12][1][3].
The next FOMC meeting follows key data, shaping market expectations. The subsequent Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting was scheduled for October 27–28, occurring after both the September employment and CPI reports [11][12][7][8]. The previous meeting on September 15–16 had seen the target range for the federal funds rate raised by 25 basis points to 3.75%–4.00% [11][12][7][8]. Current market sentiment for the October FOMC meeting strongly favored no change in rates, with approximately 72%–81% probability, while a 25-basis-point hike remained the principal alternative [13][14][15]. Despite its later release, the September CPI report poses a significant risk to the October 27–28 decision; persistent inflation could revive hike pricing, whereas cooling inflation combined with weak hiring would reinforce a narrative for holding rates steady or potentially easing monetary policy [4][5][11][12][1][3].
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7. Based on public statements and voting records throughout 2026, what is the prevailing policy bias (hawkish vs. dovish) among the voting members of the FOMC?

Current Federal-Funds Target3.75%-4.00% (as of September 16 meeting) [1]
September 16 FOMC DecisionUnanimous 25 basis points hike [1]
Lorie Logan's Policy ViewTarget needs to rise at least another 50 basis points [2]
The FOMC currently exhibits a prevailing hawkish bias, evidenced by recent actions. As of October 3, 2026, all 12 voting members unanimously raised the federal-funds target by 25 basis points at their September 16 meeting, setting the new range at 3.75%-4.00% [1]. This decision was primarily driven by persistently elevated inflation, leading multiple members to suggest that further tightening might be necessary. The latest policy signals indicate a definitive move towards a higher-rate or hawkish regime [1].
Several voting members have explicitly articulated hawkish policy positions recently. Lorie Logan is notably hawkish, advocating on October 1 for policy to become restrictive and suggesting the target range should increase by at least another 50 basis points, with additional increases deemed appropriate [2]. On September 29, John Williams stated that one more upward adjustment might be needed later in 2026 if his forecast holds [3]. Similarly, Michael Barr believes further adjustments are likely due to high inflation and reduced labor-market risks [4]. While supporting the September hike, Lisa Cook and Philip Jefferson emphasized inflation risks and the necessity to assess the speed of inflation's return to target, though their comments were more data-dependent compared to Logan's firm stance [5][6].
The 2026 voting record demonstrates a clear shift towards policy tightening. This progression is evident from a 12-0 hold in June that removed language suggesting an easing bias [7], through July where three voters preferred a 25-basis-point hike [8][9], culminating in September's unanimous 25-basis-point increase [1]. A review characterized the four rotating regional-bank voters—Anna Paulson, Neel Kashkari, Beth Hammack, and Lorie Logan—as generally more hawkish, contributing to an overall hawkish balance despite some dovish views among governors [10].
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8. How do the rate hike probabilities derived from the CME FedWatch Tool compare with Kalshi's market pricing for the remaining 2026 FOMC meetings?

CME Oct 2026 Hike ProbabilityApproximately 22% (78% hold) [1][2][3]
Kalshi Oct 2026 Hike ProbabilityRoughly 27%-28% for a 25-basis-point hike [4][5][6]
Kalshi Dec 2026 Hike ProbabilityAbout 66.7%-70% for a 25-basis-point hike [7][8]
CME FedWatch and Kalshi pricing showed broad alignment for 2026 FOMC meetings. As of October 3, 2026, the only remaining Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decision meetings for the year were scheduled for October 27–28 and December 8–9 [9][10][11]. For the October 28, 2026 meeting, the CME FedWatch Tool implied approximately a 22% probability of a rate hike, suggesting a 78% probability of a hold [1][2][3]. Kalshi's direct market for the October FOMC decision was modestly more hawkish, pricing roughly a 27%–28% probability for a 25-basis-point hike around October 2–3 [4][5][6].
December meeting probabilities also aligned, but direct SOFR comparisons are not valid. For the December 9 meeting, CME FedWatch pricing indicated approximately a 68% probability of a 25-basis-point hike, conditional on an implied post-October meeting rate of 3.935% [1][2][3]. Kalshi's direct December decision market priced this event with a probability range of about 66.7%–70% for a 25-basis-point hike [7][8]. It is crucial to note that a literal comparison between CME's hike probabilities and Kalshi's specific SOFR markets is not well-defined [12][13]. This is because SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate) functions as an overnight secured financing benchmark, distinct from the federal-funds target range [12][13]. Consequently, the most economically relevant comparison is between the CME FedWatch Tool and Kalshi's direct FOMC decision markets for October and December [14][15][16][12][4][7].
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9. What are the underlying transaction data sources for the daily SOFR calculation by the New York Fed, and what do they reveal about repo market conditions?

SOFR Data SourcesTri-party repo, GCF repo, and bilateral DVP repo [1][2]
October 1 SOFR3.87% on approximately $3.07 trillion volume [3][4]
September 30 Quarter-End SOFR3.90% with 99th-percentile rate of 3.99% [3][4]
The New York Fed calculates SOFR using specific overnight repo transactions. The Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) is determined daily as a volume-weighted median, reflecting the overnight cost of borrowing cash against U.S. Treasury collateral [1][2]. Its calculation integrates all transactions from the Broad General Collateral Rate (BGCR) with centrally cleared bilateral Treasury repos via FICC's Delivery-versus-Payment (DVP) service [1][2]. The DVP segment constitutes the largest portion of SOFR, and the New York Fed trims 20% of the lowest-rate DVP transaction volume after exclusions to lessen the impact of specific-issue collateral [2].
SOFR relies on diverse transaction data from multiple sources. The underlying transaction data for SOFR comprises tri-party repo from Bank of New York Mellon, General Collateral Finance (GCF) repo from the U.S. Treasury's Office of Financial Research (OFR), and bilateral Treasury repo cleared through FICC's DVP, also provided by OFR [1][2]. Effective January 24, 2022, OFR data replaced commercially sourced DTCC Solutions data for the GCF and centrally cleared DVP segments [5][6][2]. This change allowed for a methodology update on November 25, 2024, to exclude affiliated trades on a best-efforts basis, owing to richer counterparty detail [5][6][2].
SOFR reflects overnight repo transactions and indicates market conditions. A SOFR dated October 2, for example, represents trades entered on October 1 and repaid on October 2 [7][8]. The October 1 SOFR was 3.87% on an approximate volume of $3.07 trillion, while the September 30 quarter-end SOFR was 3.90% with its 99th-percentile rate at 3.99% [3][4]. These figures suggested an easing of quarter-end funding pressure [3][4]. While SOFR provides a broad view of the Treasury-collateralized funding market, a comprehensive assessment of stress also requires considering factors like the 99th percentile, total volume, segment composition, and related Fed facility usage [1][2][3][4].
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10. Beyond the FOMC's policy rate, what technical money-market pressures, such as Treasury issuance or quarter-end liquidity dynamics, could impact the SOFR setting on October 2, 2026?

Weekly Net Issuance Target$50–$75 billion (mid-October) [1]
Treasury 8-week Bill Auction$95 billion (October 1 auction) [1][2]
October 1 SOFR Rate3.87% (October 1 SOFR) [1][3]
Post-quarter-end Treasury bill supply poses the main upside risk. Treasury bill issuance was projected to transition from paydowns to net issuance beginning October 1, with weekly net issuance expected to reach approximately $50–$75 billion by mid-October [1]. For example, the Treasury's $95 billion 8-week bill auction on October 1, settling October 6, could withdraw cash from dealers and money funds, though the direct impact on October 2 is primarily driven by market expectations due to the settlement lag [1][2]. The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY) projected that October's return to positive net bill supply would challenge the funding stability observed in September [4]. The Treasury also projected $628 billion in privately held net marketable borrowing for the October–December 2026 period [5].
Quarter-end liquidity dynamics indicated a relatively calm market unwinding. While quarter-end cash-demand distortions typically elevate repo rates due to reduced dealer intermediation and selective cash lenders [6], the market report for October 2, 2026, noted a calm September 2026 quarter-end [1]. On September 30, SOFR was 3.90%, and by October 1, it eased to 3.87% with a volume of $3.07 trillion [1][3]. Reverse-repo usage spiked on September 29 and 30 before dropping significantly to $350 million on October 1, and the Standing Repo Facility saw only limited usage on September 30 [1][7]. These indicators suggested an unwinding of quarter-end cash-demand distortions, thereby lessening, but not eliminating, the possibility of an upward SOFR surprise on October 2 [1].
Additional technical factors could influence SOFR's future distribution and volatility. The 2026 Treasury-clearing transition, involving central clearing and other modifications, has the potential to affect the tails and volatility of SOFR transaction distributions, particularly around quarter-end periods [8][9]. Other ongoing pressures to monitor include dealer balance-sheet capacity, the allocation of cash by money market funds, reserve scarcity, and the spread between SOFR and administered rates [4][3].
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11. What Could Change the Odds

Key Catalysts

The Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) published on October 2, 2026, was 3.88% [1][2][3][4][5][6]. This rate aligns with the Federal Reserve's target of 3.75%-4.00%, established after the first rate hike in three years in September [7][1][2][3][4][5][6]. The SOFR remained stable at 3.88% across daily prints from late September through October 2 [1][2][3][4][5][6]. The Kalshi contract for the October 2, 2026 SOFR was scheduled to resolve on October 5, 2026 [8].
The October 2 employment report presented a materially dovish outlook [9]. September payrolls rose only 29,000, significantly below the roughly 90,000 expected consensus [9][1][2][3][4][5][6]. The unemployment rate increased to 4.2% [9][1][2][3][4][5][6], with average hourly earnings up 0.1% month over month and 3.0% year over year, and prior payroll figures also revised downward [9]. Following this data, prediction-market and futures pricing moved sharply toward an October Fed pause [10][11]. October hike odds fell to 16%-18%, down from roughly 64%-70% the prior week [10][11][1][2][3][4][5][6]. However, a separate December contract still implied roughly 68% odds of a 25-basis-point hike [10][11].
A weak labor market combined with recent dovish Fed communication serves as the principal bullish catalyst for duration, rate-sensitive equities, and a softer dollar [12][13]. Conversely, a hot inflation print, stronger-than-expected economic activity, or officials signaling urgency could revive October/December tightening expectations, acting as a bearish catalyst [12][14][15]. Key near-term events include the October 5 SOFR-contract resolution [16], the October 7 release of FOMC minutes [16], the October 14 CPI report [16], and the pivotal October 27-28, 2026 FOMC meeting, with the policy decision and press conference scheduled for October 28 [17][18][16].

Key Dates & Catalysts

  • Expiration: October 12, 2026
  • Closes: October 05, 2026
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  2. 2www.cnbc.comOctagon Agentcnbc.com
  3. 3www.marketwatch.comOctagon Agentmarketwatch.com
  4. 4seekingalpha.comOctagon Agent
  5. 5www.reuters.comOctagon Agentreuters.com
  6. 6seekingalpha.comOctagon Agent
  7. 7Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) | FRED | St. Louis Fedfred.stlouisfed.org
  8. 8SOFR for October 2, 2026 - Kalshi KXSOFRD-26OCT05 Odds | CoinRithmcoinrithm.com
  9. 9Payrolls Cracked | Traders Priced an October Pause | The 10-Year Still Rose | The AI Race Split by Month | FinancialMarkets.comfinancialmarkets.com
  10. 10Fed Hike Odds Collapse to 16% on Prediction Markets After Soft Jobs Reportbenzinga.com
  11. 11What do markets expect for US interest rates in October after weak jobs report?economies.com
  12. 12The Day Ahead: 2 October 2026 | Marc Ostwald | ADMISIadmisi.com
  13. 13US Jobs Report to Help Resolve Tension between Firm Greenback and Softer Short-Term Rates - Marc to Market Marc Chandler on Global FX and Capital Marketsmarctomarket.com
  14. 14Fed October Rate Hike Odds Collapse After Williams — Is a Pause Priced? | AlphaPilotalphapilot.tech
  15. 15Traders put a 76% chance on a Fed pause before the jobs report · etf.netetf.net
  16. 16Friday, October 2, 2026 | AskMelon Researchaskmelon.com
  17. 17Federal Reserve Board - Calendar: October 2026federalreserve.gov
  18. 18The Fed - Meeting calendars and informationfederalreserve.gov

13. Historical Resolutions

Historical Resolutions: 20 markets in this series

Outcomes: 3 resolved YES, 17 resolved NO

Recent resolutions:

  • KXSOFRD-26OCT02-T3.91: NO (Oct 02, 2026)
  • KXSOFRD-26OCT02-T3.85: NO (Oct 02, 2026)
  • KXSOFRD-26OCT02-E3.90: NO (Oct 02, 2026)
  • KXSOFRD-26OCT02-E3.89: NO (Oct 02, 2026)
  • KXSOFRD-26OCT02-E3.88: NO (Oct 02, 2026)