October 2, 2023

ICYMI – Fed’s Barkin says a March 2022 Federal Reserve rate rise is conceivable


Justin posted on this yesterday, just re-upping at for those interested.

  • “If you’ve got an economy that continues the levels of unemployment that we’re living through now, which of course is very healthy, with price pressures elevated, I think according to our mandate and framework, we need to move toward normalization,” Mr. Barkin said.
  • “I certainly think it’s conceivable” the Fed will be able to lift rates at the March FOMC meeting, he added.

WSJ link, does not appear to be gated

Richmond Fed Barkin



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