Richmond Federal Reserve (Fed) President Thomas Barkin said on Tuesday that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided to raise interest rates last Wednesday because inflation risks outweighed those to maximum employment.
Barkin, who spoke at an event in Baltimore, said, “Last week's rate hike will help restore price stability, we'll see if more hikes are needed,” and remains unsure about further tightening needed by the Fed to tackle inflationary pressures.
Barkin, who spoke at an event in Baltimore, said, “Last week's rate hike will help restore price stability, we'll see if more hikes are needed,” and remains unsure about further tightening needed by the Fed to tackle inflationary pressures.