2026-01-08 16:24:04

Just announced that there might be a 150 basis point rate cut in 2026, Federal Reserve Board member Milan immediately followed up with a "disclaimer"—stating outright that he has no idea about the Fed's future plans. This move is truly outrageous.

On one side is the monetary policy signal that influences global capital allocation, and on the other side is a vague personal stance. The huge tension between these two statements instantly confused the market. The question is: does this 150 basis point rate cut expectation represent the collective consensus of the Federal Reserve or is it just his personal opinion?

Every statement from Federal Reserve officials affects the flow of dollars and global capital trends. Milan's tactic of "leaking information first and then distancing" adds another layer of uncertainty to an already unpredictable monetary policy outlook. The market is pondering: is this kind of statement a policy signal or a political game? If it’s truly just a personal opinion, how awkward must the reactions of global traders have been over the past few days.

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ProposalManiac

· 01-11 13:24

This is a typical governance efficiency issue. An official being able to send two opposite signals at the same time indicates that the entire organization's information disclosure mechanism is fundamentally poorly designed. Have there been fewer "slips of the tongue" from the Federal Reserve leadership in history? Bernanke's remark in 2013 directly stirred the global markets, and the lesson is right here. This move by Milan actually reflects a deeper problem—the internal consensus within the Federal Reserve on policy direction was already vague, and now this vagueness has been exposed blatantly. Instead of pondering what he really meant, it's better to ask why an internal incentive mechanism within an organization allows officials to casually shift blame. In plain terms, this is a consequence of power asymmetry. The market must execute, but officials can deny responsibility.

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memecoin_therapy

· 01-11 10:00

Ah, the Fed officials really love this tactic of blowing things up first and then pulling back, it's truly amazing... Traders probably have been played to death.

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RugPullSurvivor

· 01-11 07:27

Milan's move this time is really brilliant, first dropping a bomb and then saying "I don't know anything," messing with traders worldwide.

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RetroHodler91

· 01-08 16:54

Is this guy playing word games? First he says 150 basis points, then he says "I don't know anything," making traders react like fools... Truly disappointing.

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ZkProofPudding

· 01-08 16:54

First, make some noise and then distance yourself? I'm too familiar with this trick, just like some project teams' pre-rug pull statements—truly impressive. Are the 150 basis points real? Who the hell knows right now.

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ForumLurker

· 01-08 16:54

This Milan is playing like a pro, one sentence to hype it up, one sentence to shift blame. I just want to ask, how headache-inducing must it be for traders worldwide right now?

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zkProofGremlin

· 01-08 16:53

Haha, 150 basis points are released just like that, then suddenly they say they’re uncertain again. What kind of game are they playing? Damn, the Federal Reserve’s tactic of "making big promises and then shifting blame" is truly incredible. Traders have been pretty embarrassed these days. It’s hard to tell whether it’s policy or political maneuvering. Anyway, my wallet has been confused first. This kind of "leak first, then disown," who are they kidding? The market is already chaotic, and they just add fuel to the fire. Federal Reserve officials’ statements are like opening blind boxes. Next time, just don’t listen—they’re just fooling people anyway. It’s really "I announce a policy, but I don’t even know what I’m talking about," to the point of absurdity. One sentence can influence global capital flows, and the next they say they’re uncertain about everything. Are they messing with the market? I don’t know if I misunderstood, or if the Federal Reserve itself doesn’t even know what it’s trying to do.

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SchrodingerWallet

· 01-08 16:39

This guy really knows how to play tricks. First he drops a big news, then he says "I don't know anything," and the market gets spun around.

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Gm_Gn_Merchant

· 01-08 16:30

Haha, Milan, that move was really brilliant. Released 150 basis points and then ran, perfectly avoiding risk by playing both sides. Traders are really feeling the frustration; anyone who bought this wave is now trapped. When did the Federal Reserve turn into a comedy club?

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