Speeches

President Tom Barkin explores why it has been particularly challenging to predict the path of the economy over the last few years.

President Tom Barkin reflects on recent data and shares his view on where the U.S. economy is headed.

President Tom Barkin explores different ways to look at recent data, and then gives his own perspective.

Recent data have been remarkable. President Tom Barkin shares why he still sees reasons for caution.

President Tom Barkin reflects on 2023 and shares his outlook for the year ahead.

President Tom Barkin shares how communities in the Fifth District are working to move the needle on housing.

President Tom Barkin explores potential paths for the U.S. economy and their implications for monetary policy.

President Tom Barkin discusses what he is hearing on the ground from Fifth District contacts, and how it compares to recent data.

At the Killinger Lecture held by Iowa State University's Economic Club, Research Director Kartik Athreya discussed the 2023 bank failures and the broader banking and regulatory issues they raised.

President Tom Barkin explores what’s happening in the labor market and how it could impact the path ahead.