Kalshi plans to launch US CPI futures in December, targeting major Wall Street banks and hedge funds

Odaily reports: Prediction market platform Kalshi plans to launch exchange-traded futures contracts tracking the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) and core CPI in December. It is pitching the products to major banks and hedge funds and has hired former Barclays trader Michael Ashton, known as "Mr. Inflation," to design the contracts and expand institutional clients. If launched, this would become a unique futures product directly tracking CPI, helping institutional investors hedge against inflation and Federal Reserve interest rate change risks, and further positioning Kalshi to enter the traditional derivatives market dominated by CME Group (CME) and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). Kalshi has confirmed it is developing CPI futures but did not disclose specific launch details. (Bloomberg)