Speeches

President Tom Barkin reflects on monetary policy and the economy in 2022 and shares his thoughts on what’s ahead.

The past few years have seen unprecedented real economy shocks, which are particularly hard to deal with for any central bank, and so drove a lot of the inflation in the wake of the pandemic's arrival.

President Tom Barkin shares how engagements with the Fifth District community inform our understanding of the economy.

President Tom Barkin explores whether labor will continue to be in short supply, and what that could mean for the U.S. economy.

President Barkin reflects on the relationship between technological innovation, the economy and monetary policy.

President Tom Barkin considers the forces behind today’s high inflation and offers his outlook for the economy.

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.