Barkin, a Federal Reserve official, warned that persistent inflation could force the central bank to keep its policy restrictive for longer, raising the risk of economic instability. He pointed to global tensions and the impact of artificial intelligence as forces
Fed's Barkin Warns Inflation Could Force Prolonged Tight Policy
August 7, 2026 1 min read

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