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Tom received a lifetime achievement award for “embodying the spirit of the Beige Book.” Listen to Planet Money’s The Indicator to learn about how Tom and the Bank’s Research team approach outreach.

How do mixed economic signals and an external environment impact monetary policy making? Hear from Tom as he rejoins the Odd Lots podcast to discuss the current economy.

Tom joins Barry Ritholtz of Masters in Business to reflect on how a mix of demand surges, supply constraints, and pricing behavior caused post-pandemic inflation to become "sticky."

Tom sits down with Tracy Alloway and Joe Weisenthal of Odd Lots to discuss what it’s like to be a Fed president at Jackson Hole.

Tom and Chris William of Carolina Business Review chat about the data Tom is keeping an eye on ahead of the September FOMC meeting and Tom’s view on whether inflation and unemployment are normalizing.

Tom joins Gavin Jackson of South Carolina ETV to talk about the differences in economies across the Fifth District and how they relate to the broader economy.

The Odd Lots podcast hosts join Tom on a community conversation in North Carolina to see and hear firsthand how Tom uses on-the-ground conversations to shape his views on the economy and monetary policy.

In his latest “Worth Watching: Economic Insights with Tom Barkin,” Tom shares how one small business has evolved its thinking on pricing.

Tom raises another area worth watching: potential enduring impacts of the pandemic on the U.S. economy.

In our new Worth Watching series, Tom shares what he is keeping an eye on. In this recording, Tom delves into one area worth watching: the impact of high interest rates on the economy.

Tom and CNBC’s Steve Liesman discuss the disconnect between data releases and what Tom is hearing on-the-ground across the Fifth District, what he’s anticipating for 2024, and the potential path for inflation.

Tom joins Odd Lots to discuss the impact of a higher interest rate environment, the current housing market, Taylor Swift’s influence on the economy, and more.

Tom meets with Michael McKee to discuss how he uses a combination of upcoming data releases and on-the-ground conversations to inform his views on monetary policy.

Tom and NABE Vice President Ellen Zentner have a conversation about inflation, his thoughts ahead of the next FOMC meeting, hybrid work, and more.

Tom speaks with Gavin Jackson of SCETV to give an update on the economy and what to expect moving forward.

Tom speaks with Chris William of "Carolina Business Review."