Speeches

President Tom Barkin explores some of the crucial segments lagging behind in the jobs recovery.

President Tom Barkin outlines how he expects inflation to come down.

As the Fed works to contain inflation, many ask whether we are headed into a recession. President Barkin shares his perspective.

President Tom Barkin discusses how firms can optimize the hybrid work environment.

Inflation hasn’t been a hot topic for decades. Now that it’s back, it’s clear consumers and businesses dislike it. Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin discusses why and how the Fed is working to contain it.

Research Director Kartik Athreya discussed economic disparities and the implications for households, researchers and policymakers.

President Tom Barkin explores the conditions we may face once we navigate through the current inflation storm.

President Tom Barkin discusses pools of funding available to small towns, the barriers these communities face in accessing funding, and explores potential solutions to these barriers.

President Tom Barkin discusses how the Federal Reserve is working to contain inflation and reflects on the post-pandemic era economy.

President Tom Barkin discusses how the labor shortage story differs across key segments of the economy.