

Thomas Barkin Talks Fed, Interest Rates
Feb 8, 2024
Thomas Barkin, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President, discusses the current state of the economy, the Fed's stance on interest rates, balancing risks of employment and inflation, hiring trends, credit stress, and assessing risks in commercial real estate.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Current State of the Economy and Interest Rates
02:52 • 6min
Balancing Risks to Employment and Inflation
09:10 • 2min
Discussion on Hiring Trends, Balance Sheet, and Credit Stress
11:38 • 5min
Assessing Risks in Commercial Real Estate and the Federal Reserve's Objectives
16:22 • 5min