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1:12 PM · 5 February 2025

Fed Barkin comments on US economy, tariffs and Fed rate hike risks💵

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Thomas Barkin from US Federal Reserve commented today US economy, tariffs and Trump policies. Here is the breakdown:

  • I would never take any policy move off the table, but hikes would require an economy overheating. No evidence of overheating at this point.
  • I still lean towards cuts this year. I see no sign of the US economy overheating. 
  • I expect 12 month inflation numbers to come down nicely. Baseline data has been favorable.
  • I see strong consumer spending and lower investment in 2025.
  • Many Trump policies are adding to uncertainty in the economy. It's difficult to know the impact of tariffs.
  • The bias is to see what happens and react to it.

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