The Economy Is Fine, Fed’s Barkin Says. Government Policy Is the Real Wild Card.
It’s too early to determine the impact of tariffs and other Trump policies on the economy, but the uncertainty is having an ...
Fed’s Barkin sees potential soft spot in the U.S. economy
One area of concern for the U.S. economy is that big businesses may be pulling back from making new investments given the ...
Fed's Barkin: Still think policy rate is modestly restrictive
In an interview with Bloomberg on Wednesday, Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas Barkin said that he still thinks the ...
Fed officials note abundance of uncertainty in Trump's policy moves
Federal Reserve officials on Wednesday pointed to the large policy uncertainty around tariffs and other issues arising from ...
Fed’s Barkin Says Officials Want Clarity on Policies, Growth
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin joined a chorus of central bank officials who’ve said they need more time to understand where the US economy and inflation are headed amid ...
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Fed's Barkin still eyes 2025 for rates cuts with lower inflation
Speaking to Bloomberg TV, Barkin specifically pointed to uncertainty over how the latest measures taken by the Trump administration will play out, from tariffs to immigration. The regional Fed ...
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Fed’s Barkin: Does Not Believe Case For Rate Hike Is Close To A 'Base Case' Right Now
The first punches have been thrown between the United States and China in what could amount to a short-lived trade dispute with limited economic fallout or the start of yet ...
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No need to hike interest rates unless economy is overheating, Fed's Barkin says
The only reason for the Federal Reserve to hike rates would be if the economy was overheating and there are no signs of that in the data, Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin said Wednesday.
Why the Job Market Is Giving the Fed Cover to Extend a Pause on Rate Cuts
The central bank is grappling with how quickly to lower interest rates after pausing cuts last month.
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The Economy Is Fine, Fed’s Barkin Says. Government Policy Is the Real Wild Card.
It’s too early to determine the impact of tariffs and other Trump policies on the economy, but the uncertainty is having an effect, the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond president said. 'Not So ...
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Fed's Barkin Says Officials Want Clarity on Policies, Growth
Fed officials left interest rates steady last week after lowering borrowing costs three times in late 2024. Speaking to reporters after remarks to the Conference Board on Wednesday, Barkin said he ...
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Fed officials note abundance of uncertainty in Trump's policy moves
whereas Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin said it remains impossible at this early stage to know where cost increases from any tariffs might be absorbed or passed along to consumers.