Fed, Tom Barkin and inflation

Barkin Says He Prefers Fed Keep Rates Restrictive for Longer
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin said he believes the central bank’s current level of interest rates remains restrictive enough to lower inflation in 2025.
Fed's Barkin sees still-restrictive rates lowering inflation in 2025
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin judged that interest rates remain sufficiently restrictive to further lower inflation in 2025, he said on Friday. “Inflation is not yet back to target,
The Fed Is Unlikely To Cut Interest Rates In January Due To Inflation
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% on December 18 but an interest rate cut is unlikely when the Fed issues its next policy decision on January 29.
The Fed Has Lowered Rates Again. Does That Mean 2025 Mortgage Rates Will Fall?
The Fed announced its third straight rate cut this week, also signaling that additional reductions are likely in 2025. What could this mean for future mortgage rates?
The Fed is lowering interest rates. So why are mortgage rates going up?
The central bank has cut its benchmark interest rate three times in 2024, but mortgage rates haven't followed suit. In fact, they're higher. Why?
The Fed Cut Rates and Signaled a Long Fight Against Inflation
Jerome Powell, the Fed chair, said that the central bank cut rates after each of its last three meetings because inflation had significantly slowed, but that it was a “closer call” this time. He added that he expects the Fed to cut interest rates more slowly next year, because inflation appears to be lingering.
Fed policy may need to stay restrictive for longer due to inflation risk, Barkin says
The U.S. central bank's benchmark policy rate should stay restrictive until it is more certain that inflation is returning to its 2% target, Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas Barkin said on Friday.
Fed’s Barkin sees risk that inflation pressures reemerge
Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin said Friday his outlook for the economy is positive, with continued growth and price-sensitive consumers helping lower inflation. But he quickly added that there is a more risk that inflation pressures pick up rather than subside.
Economic Outlook for 2025 Positive But Inflation Risks Persist, Richmond Fed's Barkin Says
Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin said Friday that his 2025 baseline expectation for the US economy is positive amid strong consumer spending, though there are risks on the inflation front. Last month,
Barkin Says Fed Doesn't Need to Be Nearly as Restrictive as It Was
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin says he believes the central bank's current level of interest rates remains restrictive enough to lower inflation in 2025. He speaks during a Maryland Bankers Association event in Linthicum Heights,
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The Fed has cut rates for a second consecutive time. Here’s what it means for your money.
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The Fed expects to cut rates more slowly in 2025. What that could mean for mortgages, debt and more
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The Fed Cut Rates Again Today. Make These 4 Money Moves ASAP
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates today -- a move that can have a significant impact on your money. The Fed's actions ...
Mortgage Rates Tick Up, Nearing 6-Month High
After dipping for two days, 30-year mortgage rates edged higher, again nearing their highest level since early July. Rate ...