April 2, 2026 - April 5, 2026, the price of 'No Change' fell from 78.5c to 64.5c, while 'Increase' rose from 21.0c to 31.5c. This is due to ongoing market anxieties regarding upward inflation risks, prompting some traders to hedge against the tail risk of a surprise hike in May.
March 6, 2026 - March 21, 2026, the 'Increase' option price corrected significantly from ~43.5c to 21.5c. This reflects the market gradually pricing out the irrational hike expectations as the March meeting approaches, though it remains overpriced relative to fundamentals (<5%) due to lingering oil-risk fears.
March 5, 2026 - March 6, 2026, the price of 'Increase' spiked from ~32c to a high of 56c (settling at 43.5c), while 'Decrease' crashed briefly to 23c. This extreme volatility lacks fundamental triggers and likely stems from liquidity gaps or irrational whale activity distorting the order book.