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Feb 2024
20m 32s

Thomas Barkin Talks Fed, Interest Rates

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Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin reiterated policymakers have time to be patient about the timing of rate cuts, pointing to a strong labor market and continued disinflation. He speaks with Bloomberg's Jon Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz, Annmarie Hordern and Michael McKee.

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