Federal Reserve: what the voices are saying

The US central bank, which sets monetary policy and oversees the banking system.

2 voices6 mentions, 6 in the last 30 daysLast mentioned today

Where the voices stand

Mixed

Latest views: 0 bullish, 1 neutral, 0 bearish. Counted only where Federal Reserve was the subject of the claim; 3 passing mentions not counted.

Each voice's latest take

Voice	Stance	What they said	When
Scott Melker	Neutral	The Fed will hold rates steady, and Warsh will give little information.	today

Calls about Federal Reserve

The Fed will hold rates steady, and Warsh will give little information.
“I think it's 90% on prediction markets right now that he is going to hold”
NeutralPrediction: Fed holds rates steadyScott Melker, Scott Melker, Oct 28, 2026Episode summary Watch at 22:49 #Interest rates
The Fed will not hike for the rest of the year.
“I don't think the Fed's going to hike the rest of the year.”
BullishPrediction: no Fed hikes (rest of the year)Dave, Scott Melker, Oct 19, 2026Episode summary Watch at 7:55 #Interest rates

Every mention

The Fed will hold rates steady, and Warsh will give little information.
“I think it's 90% on prediction markets right now that he is going to hold”
NeutralPrediction: Fed holds rates steadyScott Melker, Scott Melker, Oct 28, 2026Episode summary Watch at 22:49 #Interest rates
Global debt of about $350 trillion with a roughly 5-year average maturity means about $70 trillion must be refinanced each year, so liquidity is needed to enable the roll.
Mentioned in passingRaoul Pal, Raoul Pal, Oct 25, 2026Episode summary Watch at 4:27 #Interest rates
The Fed will not hike for the rest of the year.
“I don't think the Fed's going to hike the rest of the year.”
BullishPrediction: no Fed hikes (rest of the year)Dave, Scott Melker, Oct 19, 2026Episode summary Watch at 7:55 #Interest rates
Bullish crypto positioning requires the Fed to ease, which would mean stocks go down more.
“if you're bullish now this space you got to be expecting the Fed to ease”
Mentioned in passingMike, Scott Melker, Oct 19, 2026Episode summary Watch at 30:08 #Bitcoin
The Fed is a lagging follower of the bond market, so it is not part of Donnelly's decision on whether to be long or short.
“the Fed isn't even part of it for me”
NeutralBrent Donnelly, Scott Melker, Oct 19, 2026Episode summary Watch at 44:38 #Interest rates
Government inflation data such as CPI, PPI and PCE is unreliable and not believed by the public.
“Government data is a scam, dude.”
Mentioned in passingScott Melker, Scott Melker, Oct 16, 2026Episode summary Watch at 53:17

Frequently asked questions

Are investors bullish or bearish on Federal Reserve?

On balance the voices Read on Risk follows are mixed on Federal Reserve: of their latest views, 0 bullish, 1 neutral and 0 bearish (as of Oct 29, 2026).

What does Scott Melker think about Federal Reserve?

The Fed will hold rates steady, and Warsh will give little information. (Neutral, Oct 28, 2026.)

What is Federal Reserve?

The US central bank, which sets monetary policy and oversees the banking system.

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