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Thomas Barkin: speeches, lean and FOMC status

NEUTRAL Richmond · non-voter

Every time Barkin speaks, the desk reads it for policy signal the moment it crosses. The lean above is worked out from that language, and the methodology page sets out how. Who votes this year is on the Fed speakers page.

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Cook, The Dual Mandate in Rural America

Cook, The Dual Mandate in Rural America — Speech At the 2026 Investing in Rural America Conference, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Asheville, North Carolina Thank you, President Barkin, for that kind introduction. An…

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