Tom Barkin

President Tom Barkin discusses what community colleges (and the Richmond Fed) are doing to strengthen the skilled trades talent pipeline.

President Tom Barkin shares his views on the economy and the recent rate cut, and then looks to what could come next.

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.