Fed 'in position' to respond to risks

Fed’s Barkin says economy looks ‘pretty good,’ but labor market bears watching
The U.S. economy is in a good place, but the labor market bears watching, Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin said Tuesday. “So, the labor market might be fine or it might continue to weaken,” Barkin said,
Barkin Says Fed in Good Place to Respond to Evolving Economy
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin said the economy is in a good place, which has allowed the US central bank to lower borrowing costs.
Fed 'in position' to respond to risks as needed, Barkin says
With inflation close to the Federal Reserve's 2% target, the labor market resilient, and the U.S. central bank in the process of lowering borrowing costs, policymakers are ready to respond if inflation pressures rise or the job market weakens,
Fed's Barkin: Economy and policy are in a good place
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Federal Reserve Officials Say They're in ‘Good Place’ to Respond to Economic Changes
Key Takeaways While Fed officials didn’t comment on President-elect Donald Trump's proposed policies, they said the central bank was in a ‘good place’ to respond to economic developments.Officials said they closely monitor inflation to ensure it doesn’t reignite.
Fed’s Barkin Says Policy Is Ready to Respond to Inflation, or Job Weakness
The Richmond Fed president says that while the outlook for the U.S. economy is murky, the central bank is ready to respond regardless.
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Fed policy is 'modestly restrictive,' Kashkari says
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Fed lowers key interest rate by quarter point as inflation eases but pace of cuts may slow
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