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US dollar: what the voices are saying
The US currency and the world's main reserve currency, tracked against other currencies.
Where the voices stand
BearishLatest views: 0 bullish, 0 neutral, 2 bearish. Counted only where US dollar was the subject of the claim; 2 passing mentions not counted.
Each voice's latest take
| Voice | Stance | What they said | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raoul Pal | Bearish | The dollar should be going lower according to the Everything Code but has been rising and is stuck. | 6 days ago |
| Scott Melker | Very bearish | The US government will keep devaluing its liabilities by increasing dollar supply, and the 10-year yield rise is a dangerous signal. | 2 weeks ago |
Every mention
- Tightening financial conditions driven by the dollar are a warning signal that could hit global liquidity and then markets.
“Financial conditions have been tightening because of the dollar, etc. That puts up a warning signal.”
- The dollar should be going lower according to the Everything Code but has been rising and is stuck.
“The dollar, the everything code should says should be going lower. It's been rising. It is stuck.”
- Over the next few years there is a lot of potential downside for the dollar, especially if the AI capex story turns.
“zooming out over the next few years, I think there's a lot of uh potential downside for the dollar”
- The dollar's long-term trend is stronger, but DeMark signals suggest it should be relatively weak for a period in the interim.
“Tells us the dollar should be relatively weak for a period of time.”
- The US government will keep devaluing its liabilities by increasing dollar supply, and the 10-year yield rise is a dangerous signal.
“The US government just continues to devalue its liabilities by increasing the supply of the dollars.”
Frequently asked questions
Are investors bullish or bearish on US dollar?
On balance the voices Read on Risk follows are bearish on US dollar: of their latest views, 0 bullish, 0 neutral and 2 bearish (as of Oct 29, 2026).
What does Raoul Pal think about US dollar?
The dollar should be going lower according to the Everything Code but has been rising and is stuck. (Bearish, Oct 22, 2026.)
What does Scott Melker think about US dollar?
The US government will keep devaluing its liabilities by increasing dollar supply, and the 10-year yield rise is a dangerous signal. (Very bearish, Oct 14, 2026.)
What is US dollar?
The US currency and the world's main reserve currency, tracked against other currencies.
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