Fed's Barkin speaking but not on monetary policy/econony

Fed's Barking does not comment on Fed policy or the economy. He says:

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• Issues like bank intermediation risks would have to be accounted for in any central-bank digital currency

Barkin is now venturing into the economy and policy saying:

• Will not prejudge June meeting outcome
• Still looking to be convinced inflation is in a steady decline

Barkin is not a voting member on the FOMC this year. His comments are in line with Feds Daly and Bostic.

Fed's Kashkari was also non-committal but seemed a bit more hawkish in his tilt. Feds Bullard was more hawkish.